Presidents' Secret Wars - by John Prados (Paperback)

About the Book

A newly revised and updated study of CIA and Pentagon covert operations from World War II through the Persian Gulf-a landmark book about U.S. intelligence agencies in the postwar era. An important book."-New York Times.

Book Synopsis

A newly revised and updated study of CIA and Pentagon covert operations from World War II through the Persian Gulf-a landmark book about U.S. intelligence agencies in the postwar era. An important book."-New York Times.

From the Back Cover

In this new edition of his essential work, John Prados adds his concluding findings on U.S. covert operations in Angola, Afghanistan, Nicaragua, and the Persian Gulf. Acclaimed as a landmark book about U.S. intelligence agencies in the postwar era, Presidents' Secret Wars describes the secret warfare mounted by the president, the CIA, and the Pentagon - operations aimed at altering the destinies of nations and the course of global politics. Mr. Prados uses many newly declassified documents to open a vital window on this most secret aspect of American foreign policy.

Review Quotes

Prados delivers a warning which all governments should heed...powerful and poignant.

About the Author

John Prados is a leading historian of national security affairs, intelligence operations, and international security concerns. His other books include The Hidden History of the Vietnam War, Combined Fleet Decoded, Valley of Decision, and Keepers of the Keys. He lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.