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Prelude To Terror
The Rogue Cia and The Legacy of America's Private Intelligence Network
by Joseph, J. Trento
ISBN: 0786714646
ISBN-13: 9780786714643
Format: Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Carroll & Graf Pub
Published date: 2005
Size: 6 x 9 inches
Weight: 1.5 pounds
Pages: 408
Publisher's Notes
One of the nation's best investigative reporters exposes "private" intelligence network that emerged when Jimmy Carter fired key CIA operatives-an organization that was central to the arms-for-hostage deal that erupted into the Iran-Contra scandal, as well as other more recent events.
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Prelude to Terror The Rogue CIA and the Legacy of America's Private Intelligence Network
Trento, Joseph J
New York, NY: Carroll & Graf Publishers Fine/Fine. 2005. 1st Edition 1st Printing Size=6.5"x9.5" Hard Cover w/Dust Jacket 408pgs(Index) Clean, tight & bright. No ink names, tears, chips, foxing etc. Price unclipped. ISBN 0786714646 Keywords: CIA, Saudi-Arabia, Covert CIA Agents, Conspiracy. ( more information) Offered by Ed Conroy Bookseller - edconroybooks.com (United States)
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