CIA Files : Secrets of "The Company"

An illustrated history of the Central Intelligence Agency (the CIA). From assassination attempts to hidden governmentÓ agendas, this book charts the misdeeds, mistakes & alleged crimes committed by the agency. Examines the most covert operations in the history of the CIA, & takes a critical look at its most closely guarded secrets. Sifts through the allegations & half-truths behind the assassinations, mini-wars, botched experiments & political intrigues for which the Agency has been blamed. Tells the intriguing story of the Agency from its origins in the Office of Strategic Services, set up by Pres. Roosevelt in 1942, to the present day. Over 150 photos.Farren, Mick is the author of 'CIA Files : Secrets of "The Company"', published 2000 under ISBN 9780788195716 and ISBN 0788195719.