In this newly revised and updated edition of his essential work; John Prados adds his concluding findings on U.S. covert operations in Angola; Afghanistan; Nicaragua; and the Persian Gulf. Acclaimed as a landmark book about U.S. intelligence agencies in the postwar era; Presidents' Secret Wars describes the secret warfare mounted by the president; the CIA; and the Pentagon―operations aimed at altering the destinies of nations and the course of global politics. Mr. Prados uses many newly declassified documents to open a vital window on this most secret aspect of American foreign policy. "A worthy and informative book"―Washington Post. "An important book....Prados's recounting of the often neglected early days of the C.I.A. and its covert activities is especially enlightening."―New York Times Book Review. “For those concerned with the study of intelligence; Presidents' Secret Wars will be highly useful because Dr. Prados has done serious archival research....This volume moves the study of covert operations to a higher and more sophisticated plane"―Intelligence and National Security.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Ignore ignorantBy M. HellingerBooks published over a hundred years ago are different than books published today. Today; everyone has an agenda; which is often hidden. Had this book been written today; the facts that disagree with the author's agenda would have been conveniently excluded. That is not to say that authors were not biased a hundred years ago; as this author most certainly was. The bias; however; is quite clear and is blatant enough that the reader can choose to exclude this bias and focus on the core facts; to come to a more informed opinion.When you strip the author's bias away; that bias being primarily that we live in a more enlightened time and that our theology is more sophisticated than the theology of a people living thousands of years ago; you are left more informed and in a better position to evaluate your own religious beliefs (particular if they happen to be Christian beliefs). Even from a purely historical context; this book fills in many gaps pertaining to the evolution of Christianity (and pre-Christianity) that would be very difficult to discover elsewhere (certainly not in such a concise text).If you are considering purchasing the book that groups with this one; THE EGYPTIAN ORIGIN OF CHRISTIANITY; I wouldn't recommend it.17 of 18 people found the following review helpful. Out of EgyptBy A CustomerSamuel Sharpe was a British reverend and scholar who first published "The History of Egypt" around 1840; which went on to at least 5 editions by 1870. His knowledge of his subject was broad and deep; including a knowledge of hieroglyphics. In the book under review he treats the special subject of the influence of Egyption religion on the doctrines and symbols of Christianity. The evidence is carved in stone;inked on papyrus and painted on the walls of tombs. This book is fascinating and deservs to be read. And don't forget "The History of Egypt"; which is full of miniature wood blocks interwoven with the text.8 of 35 people found the following review helpful. ignorantBy A CustomerThis is not a book admiring Egyptian Christianity by attempting to explaing its ancient roots. This book is degrading to Christianity in Egypt. In fact; the opinions stated in this book should be offensive to any Christian as it attacks characters who are honored by all denominations of the Christian faith. The author is cynical and offensively ignorant. He does not even cite sources for his ludicrous opions which he so arrogantly states as fact. Any education that can be gained by reading this book is lost in the anger and disguist it inspires. It is comforting to know that the foolish opinions in this book are far from consistent with those expressed by the majority of scholars.
