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John Stockwell

In Search of Enemies: A CIA Story Hardcover – January 1, 1997

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Focusing on the Angola paramilitary program of 1975-76 in which he played a leading role, a former CIA officer provides glimpses of the agency's clandestine operations

Print length

285 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Replica Books
Publication date

January 1, 1997
Dimensions

6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches
ISBN-10

0735100128
ISBN-13

978-0735100121
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Replica Books; 1st Replica Books ed edition (January 1, 1997)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 285 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0735100128
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0735100121
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches

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Geoffrey A.

CIA covert operations

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 21, 2022

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Quite an exposure of CIA covert operations extending from 1949 to this day covering the globe, an identical modus operandi for the current war with Ukraine. Just change the names and country.

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XUSMICO

classic truth

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 10, 2022

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a spot-on hands down accurate read of USI activity and the good old boy protection racket and the creation of threats to forward political goals and keep the senior staff employed, "war is a racket". accurate account of inside USI political games regarding promotions, friends in high places

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Andrew

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 8, 2021

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First, I was pleasantly surprised to receive a book in great condition as compared to it's selling description.
Second, I learned of this book while watching a YouTube video documentary about the authors last months in Vietnam. He is a very well spoken person, & that carries over into his writing.
Third, the old saying "Those who don't know history are condemned to repeat it" clearly applies to the CIA. Observant & thinking people would see the similarities between this authors experience in Vietnam & what the United States experienced (repeated) in both Iraq & Afghanistan. I coined the phrase, "Make enough mistakes, & you learn what NOT to do." This is usually true for most.
Overall a grade of "A++", & I intend to purchase his other books along with many of those he referenced in the book. From Amazon, it possible!

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Pitawas

A good companion to my audiobook

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 29, 2022

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History tends to repeat itself, and thus book provides preview of similar things to come.

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Pame

This isn't a fiction book. Facts aren't always exciting.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 5, 2018

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Okay, for starters I see 1-2 stars reviews saying that this book is boring and not enough explosions for a book about war. Coming from Angola, I can tell you that their where enough explosions. However, this book isn't about that. It's about the corruption of a government and it's involvement in a war, that they had no business being in. So yeah, it is a bit boring to read about off the books politics, what did you expect? If your looking for facts from a ex-CIA personal this book is great. If your looking for action and downright fiction, pick up another book.

As far as from the conditions the book I received, because I bought this used, it was good. Missing the dust jacket, and the sides are slightly yellowing. Other than those too minor cosmetic imperfections the book in more than acceptable.

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Fred Shoppin

A Must Read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 10, 2020

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This is a must read for anyone interesting in US foreign policy or war issues as it illustrates in detail who the CIA runs a covert operation, from beginning to end. It ain't pretty, if you believes in the Constitution. The author illustrates how the CIA lies, to Congress, to the public, and even to the layers within its bureaucratic web.

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They are talented agents and are working in secrecy really succesful. l

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 19, 2021

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It is quote interesting to know how are CIA agents working In Afrika.

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Esther Ankomah

It an eye opening book.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 25, 2020

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This is a 'Must Read' book

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septiniosevero

La CIA vista desde dentro

Reviewed in Spain 🇪🇸 on February 15, 2013

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Elegí el libro para un trabajo y me gustó bastan te por ver la CIA desde dentro, no todo por supuesto, pero aprendes que la CIA no lo hace todo por dinero, ni por petróleo, ni por materias primas, ni por posición estratégica. Naturalmente pega saltos de cosas que no puede o no quiere decir, como el contenido de algunas reuniones.

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Segontra

Stockwell

Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on November 24, 2012

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Muss zugeben, dass ich das Buch bis heute nicht zu Ende gelesen habe. Stockwell, ein alter CIA Haudegen, ist jedoch klar zu empfehlen, wenn man sich ein Bild von der Szene machen will.

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