A Short Course in the Secret War

Felix, Christopher; Winks, Robin W. (New Forword By.)

ISBN 10: 1568331797 / ISBN 13: 9781568331799

Published by Madison Books, New York, 2001

About this Item

The book has some minor scuffing along the bottom side edges. The cover has creases along the spine.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Short Course in the Secret War
• Publisher: Madison Books, New York
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1568331797
• ISBN 13: 9781568331799
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Cold War
  • Spies

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Christopher Felix, aka James McCargar, was a former intelligence officer who served in Naval Intelligence, the CIA, and the State Department. He lives in Washington, DC.