The Devil's Chessboard

by David Talbot
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0 pages
2024
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About This Book

An explosive, headline-making portrait of Allen Dulles, who transformed the CIA into a powerful and secretive agency. The book reveals the rise of U.S. world dominance under Dulles, using newly discovered materials, interviews, and personal correspondence to expose the darker aspects of his tenure as CIA director. It discusses Dulles's manipulation of American politics and his involvement with foreign leaders, as well as implications surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This exposé addresses the development of the national security state and the ongoing battle for America’s soul.

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