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The Hidden Hand: Britain, America, And Cold War Secret Intelligence
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Paranoia With Respect To Russia Raged In The Wake Of World War Ii, Just As Churchill Had Foreseen: Fear Of A Nuclear Pearl Harbor And The Growing Challenge Of Political Stability In Europe Gripped The Western World. The Advent Of New And Terrifying Weapons Of War And Annihilationatomic Bombs, Biological And Chemical Weapons, And Intercontinental Missilescontributed To A Pervasive Atmosphere Of Menace In The Us, Britain, And All The Countries Of Western Europe. And In The Thick Of This Cold War, It Was The Secret Service And Its Intelligence Operations That Took Action, That Was Capable Of Creating Early Warning Systems And Making Inroads In The Years Of The Cold War. It Was A Time Of What Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. Called The Rise Of A Religion Of Secrecy, A Time That Fostered The Clandestine Relationships And Treachery Of Such Infamous Spies As Julius And Ethel Rosenberg, Klaus Fuchs, And Kim Philby.In What Onetime British Ambassador Richard Seitz Calls A Superlative Record Of Angloamerican Intelligence Collection, Cooperation, And Competition, Noted Author Richard Aldrich Reveals Startling New Information About The Relationship Between Britain And The Us During The Cold War: The Extent Of The Us And British Covert Operation Successesnotably In Iran And Guatemalaas Well As Many Costly Debacles And Follies.Using The Formidable Mass Of Material Recently Declassified By The Us, As Well As Many Files Released By The British, Aldrich Details The Special Relationship Of Cooperation Between The British And The Us, As Well As The Rampant Rancor And Suspicion That Followed Public Amity And Cooperation In The Fight Against Nazi Germany And Japan. This Is A Gripping And Highly Readable History.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Hidden Hand'? A: 'The Hidden Hand' by Richard Aldrich primarily explores the relationship between Britain and the United States during the Cold War, detailing intelligence operations, cooperation, and competition between the two nations.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'The Hidden Hand: Britain, America, and Cold War Secret Intelligence' is Richard Aldrich.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Hidden Hand' is offered as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'The Hidden Hand' published? A: 'The Hidden Hand' was published on May 22, 2002.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Hidden Hand' contains a total of 733 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'The Hidden Hand' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, 'The Hidden Hand' is a first edition.
- Q: What is the genre of the book? A: 'The Hidden Hand' falls under the genre of espionage.
- Q: Does the book cover specific intelligence operations? A: Yes, the book discusses notable covert operations, including those in Iran and Guatemala, as well as key figures involved in espionage.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: 'The Hidden Hand' explores themes of secrecy, intelligence cooperation, and the political climate during the Cold War, highlighting the tension and collaboration between the US and Britain.