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Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA

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Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA

by Tim Weiner

4.5 out of 5

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Legacy of Ashes is a comprehensive and authoritative account of the CIA's history, from its origins in the aftermath of World War II to its present-day role in the global war on terrorism. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Tim Weiner draws on a wealth of new sources and interviews to provide an unprecedented look into the agency's secret operations, covert actions, and controversial activities.

Weiner begins by tracing the CIA's roots to the Office of Strategic Services (OSS),which was created during World War II to coordinate intelligence operations against the Axis powers. After the war, the OSS was disbanded, but its legacy lived on in the CIA, which was established in 1947. Weiner describes the CIA's early years, during which the agency was primarily focused on gathering intelligence on the Soviet Union and its allies.

As the Cold War intensified, the CIA's role expanded. The agency began to conduct covert operations in an effort to undermine the Soviet Union and its allies. Weiner provides detailed accounts of some of the CIA's most famous covert operations, including the Bay of Pigs invasion, the overthrow of the Chilean government, and the assassination of Patrice Lumumba.

In the years after the Cold War, the CIA's mission changed. The agency became more focused on counterterrorism and counterintelligence. Weiner describes the CIA's role in the war on terrorism, including its involvement in the drone strike program and the torture of suspected terrorists.

Legacy of Ashes is a groundbreaking work of investigative journalism. Weiner has written a comprehensive and authoritative account of the CIA's history that is both fascinating and disturbing. Legacy of Ashes is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the role of intelligence in the modern world.

Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA

by Tim Weiner

4.5 out of 5