Veil : The Secret Wars of the CIA 1981-1987
by Woodward, Bob
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- 0671601172
- ISBN 13
- 9780671601171
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About This Item
New York: Simon and Schuster, 1987. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition.. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. An unparalleled account of the US Central Intelligence Agency, it's Director, and the US government under President Ronald Reagan, during the turbulent and fateful 1980s, revealing much of the secret and often illegal behind the scenes goings on, the United States extending its power and influence to various corners of the globe with or without welcome; contains glossy illustrations, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 543pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Synopsis
Based on hundreds of inside sources and secret documents, the author reveals the inner operations of the C.I.A., the world's largest and most sophisticated espionage apparatus, its players, and its clandestine relationships throughout the world.
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- Title
- Veil : The Secret Wars of the CIA 1981-1987
- Author
- Woodward, Bob
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition.
- ISBN 10
- 0671601172
- ISBN 13
- 9780671601171
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1987
- Keywords
- US HISTORY, CIA, CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, DIPLOMACY, PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN, NICARAGUA, IRAN, LIBYA, WAR, WARFARE, GENERAL MILITARY, CLANDESTINE WARS, SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES, SUBVERSION, REVOLUTION, COUPS, COUP D'ETAT,
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- Us History; General Military;
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