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A Short Course in the Secret War
Overview
Based in part on author Felix's personal experiences as a political agent in Hungary in the decades after World War II, this work explains what the rules are for secret operations, why the U. S. needs them, and how good a job our government and others are doing in practice. Chapters cover the political and social systems that a spy must rely on, the personal dilemmas an agent faces, and the tricks to keeping one's cover. A new afterword features revelations on Raoul Wallenberg's fate, British turncoat Kim Philby, and more.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781568331799
- ISBN-10: 1568331797
- Publisher: Madison Books
- Publish Date: November 2001
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.95 pounds
- Page Count: 304
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