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Legacy Of Ashes

Tim Weiner
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Legacy Of Ashes

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

Book Brief

Tim Weiner

Legacy Of Ashes

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

848

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • 20th century

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Legacy of Ashes by Tim Weiner details the history of the CIA from its origins during World War II to its activities in the post-September 11 era, highlighting the agency's numerous challenges and failures in intelligence operations. The book reveals controversial missions, agency errors, and internal conflicts, all grounded in documented evidence and interviews with key figures. The book includes depictions of violence and governmental conflict.

Informative

Dark

Unnerving

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.2

15,566 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Tim Weiner's Legacy Of Ashes provides a comprehensive and critical history of the CIA. Reviews laud its thorough research and engaging narrative but critique it for a perceived bias against the agency, with some inaccuracies noted by experts. Overall, it’s praised for shedding light on the CIA's failures and operational missteps while sparking debate on its portrayal of intelligence work.

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Who Should Read Legacy Of Ashes?

Readers intrigued by espionage, historical analysis, and governmental intricacies will find Legacy of Ashes by Tim Weiner compelling. Comparable to The Art of Intelligence by Henry A. Crumpton and The Ghost by Jefferson Morley, it appeals to those who appreciate deep dives into the covert operations and missteps of the CIA.

4.2

15,566 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

848

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • 20th century

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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