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Body of Secrets: Anatomy of the Ultra-Secret National Security Agency from the Cold War Through the Dawn of a New Century

By James Bamford

A None-page book by James Bamford

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This scrupulously documented account of the NSA’s tireless hunt for intelligence dissects an organization that monitors enemies & allies alike–a leviathan whose influence has both prevented & provoked world conflict. Relying on testimony & documents never meant for the public eye, Bamford reveals espionage activities & profiles the commanders & soldiers responsible for the covert activities performed by this clandestine agency. A major work of history & investigative journalism, Body of secrets is a riveting analysis of this powerful agency’s history & future.

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