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Legacy of Ashes
Book • 2007
Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA by Tim Weiner provides a detailed and critical examination of the Central Intelligence Agency's history, from its creation after World War II through the Cold War and the War on Terror.
The book is based on extensive research, including over 50,000 documents and interviews with CIA veterans.
It highlights the agency's repeated failures, questionable methods, and lack of accountability, arguing for fundamental reforms within the CIA.
The book is based on extensive research, including over 50,000 documents and interviews with CIA veterans.
It highlights the agency's repeated failures, questionable methods, and lack of accountability, arguing for fundamental reforms within the CIA.
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Ian Carroll , citing it as a great source for understanding the history and primary sources of the CIA.
Ian Carroll , citing it as a great source for understanding the history and primary sources of the CIA.
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#308 - Epstein, Secrets of the Elite, Israel & the Holy Land Prophecy | Ian Carroll
Mentioned by Ben Bolin as books for those interested in deep dives on the subjects discussed in the podcast.
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Yes, The CIA Hired Magicians, Chapter One: The Craft and The Art
Won the National Book Award and quickly established itself as the definitive history of the CIA during the 20th century.
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Heckuva time to make an appearance: Trump's FEMA chief drops in on Texas flood zone
