Description: The Invisible Government by David Wise and Thomas B. Ross published by Random House, 1964. First Edition, Second Printing. Hardcover with dust jacket. 356 pp. The Invisible Government is one of the first major exposés of the activities of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The book raises fundamental questions about the role of the Central Intelligence Agency in a democracy. David Wise and Thomas B. Ross exposed the role the CIA was playing in foreign policy: in the coups in Guatemala (Operation PBSUCCESS), in Iran (Operation Ajax) & in the Bay of Pigs Invasion in Cuba. They also revealed the CIA's attempts to overthrow President Sukarno in Indonesia & the covert operations taking place in Laos & Vietnam. This book is the ideal gift for every nonfiction book lover on your list. Contents: The invisible government 48 hours Build-up Invasion The case of the Birmingham widows A history Burma : the innocent ambassador Indonesia : "soldiers of fortune" Laos : the pacifist warriors Vietnam : the secret war Guatemala : CIA's banana revolt The Kennedy shake-up The secret elite The National Security Agency The Defense Intelligence Agency CIA : "it's well hidden" CIA : the inner workings The search for control Purity in the Peace Corps A gray operator Missle crisis Electronic spies Black radio CIA's guano paradise The 1960 campaign-and now A conclusion Notes Index CONDITION: This Book is in good condition. Tight binding, clean text. No writing, no bookplates, clean text. Pages have turned yellow from age. Foxing to paper commensurate with age. There is also foxing on the book edges. Endpapers are stained. Cover is scuffed, and has some discoloration. The dust jacket is scuffed, has a few minor tears, has edge wear but it was wrapped by previous owner with a clear cover to protect it from further damage. Please see pictures. THE PICTURES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. PLEASE REVIEW THEM FOR A BETTER IDEA OF CONDITION.
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Book Title: The Invisible Government
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Book Series: Historical
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Intended Audience: Adults
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Edition: First Edition
Vintage: No
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Publication Year: 1964
Type: Non-fiction
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Era: 1950s & 1960s
Personalized: No
Author: David Wise, Thomas B. Ross
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated, Second Printing, 1st Edition, Index
Genre: History, Military, Nonfiction, Espionage, Politics, Political Science
Topic: Military History, Intelligence & Espionage, clandestine polices, foreign policy, coups, Guatemala, Iran, Cuba, Indonesia, Laos Vietnam, United States, 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état, Cuba, Bay of Pigs, 1961, Operation PBSUCCESS, 1953 Iranian coup d'état, espionage and spying, National Security, Peace Corps, Central Intelligence Agency, Secret service, Executive Branch, Government, Geopolitics and the Cold War
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Pages: 356 pp.
