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1 online resource (xvi, 362 pages) : illustrations |
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THE GREAT WAR OF OUR TIME offers an unprecedented assessment of the CIA while at the forefront of our nation's war against al-Qa'ida and during the most remarkable period in the history of the Agency. Called the "Bob Gates of his generation," Michael Morell is a top CIA officer who saw it all?the only person with President Bush on 9/11/01 and with President Obama on 5/1/11 when Usama Bin Laden was brought to justice. Like Ghost Wars, See No Evil, and At the Center of the Storm, THE GREAT WAR OF OUR TIME will be a vivid, newsmaking account of the CIA, a life of secrets and a war in the shadows. |
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The CIA's deputy director discusses the Agency's inner workings to reveal its accomplishments, mistakes, and controversies during the War on Terror while providing an assessment of ongoing threats. |
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"THE GREAT WAR OF OUR TIME offers an unprecedented assessment of the CIA while at the forefront of our nation's war against al-Qa'ida and during the most remarkable period in the history of the Agency. Called the "Bob Gates of his generation," Michael Morell is a top CIA officer who saw it all--the only person with President Bush on 9/11/01 and with President Obama on 5/1/11 when Usama Bin Laden was brought to justice. Like Ghost Wars, See No Evil, and At the Center of the Storm, THE GREAT WAR OF OUR TIME will be a vivid, newsmaking account of the CIA, a life of secrets and a war in the shadows"-- Provided by publisher. |
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Includes index. |
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Requires Boundless App. |
| Subject |
Morell, Michael J.
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Morell, Michael J. |
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United States. Central Intelligence Agency.
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United States. Central Intelligence Agency -- Officials and employees -- Biography.
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Qaida (Organization)
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IS (Organization)
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IS (Organization) |
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Qaida (Organization) |
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United States. Central Intelligence Agency. |
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War on Terrorism (2001-2009) |
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2001-2009 |
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Terrorism -- United States -- Prevention.
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War on Terrorism, 2001-2009.
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Employees. |
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Terrorism -- Prevention. |
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United States. |
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Electronic books. |
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Biography.
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Harlow, Bill, 1950- author.
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| Other Form: |
Electronic reproduction of (manifestation): Morell, Michael J. Great war of our time New York, NY : Twelve, 2015 9781455585663 (DLC) 2014049799 (OCoLC)891126052 |
| ISBN |
9781455531639 : $84.00 |
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1455531634 : $84.00 |
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