Bibliograph

Secret empire, Eisenhower, the CIA, and the hidden story of America's space espionage, Philip Taubman

Type

Label

Secret empire, Eisenhower, the CIA, and the hidden story of America's space espionage, Philip Taubman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 403-419) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Secret empire

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

38543551294139

Responsibility statement

Philip Taubman

Sub title

Eisenhower, the CIA, and the hidden story of America's space espionage

Summary

During the most dangerous years of the Cold War, a handful of Americans secretly built machines that revolutionized spying and warfare while protecting the United States from a surprise nuclear attack. This is their story, told in full for the first time.

Table Of Contents

Reimagining reconnaissance, 1946-1954 -- A new spy plane takes flight, 1954-1956 -- Vaulting into space, 1956-1976

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