The Devil's Chessboard
Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government
David Talbot
Unveil the dark truths of America's past with The Devil's Chessboard. Written by the founder of Salon.com, this explosive portrayal of Allen Dulles reveals the man who transformed the CIA into a powerful and secretive colossus. Discover how Dulles saw himself above elected law and manipulated American presidents, colluding with Nazi-controlled cartels, German war criminals, and Mafiosi. From assassination attempts on foreign leaders to subverting nationalist governments, this book offers a new perspective on America's rise to world dominance. Get ready for a shocking exposé of American power.
Publish Date
2015-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
2015-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.33
ISBN
0062276166
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2023-01-10T20:08:21.000Z
The two best books on how the US National Security State and the CIA became a completely unaccountable, secretive and malicious force in post-WW2 US political life:
1) The Devil's Chessboard, by David Talbot
2) The Jakarta Method, by @Vinncent Bevins – source