The Quiet Americans

Four CIA Spies at the Dawn of the Cold War—A Tragedy in Three Acts

By: Scott Anderson

History

at the end of world war ii, the united states dominated the world militarily, economically, and in moral standing - seen as the victor over tyranny and a champion of freedom. but it was clear - to some - that the soviet union was already executing a plan to expand and foment revolution around the world. the american government's strategy in response relied on the secret efforts of a newly-formed...