An explosive; headline-making portrait of Allen Dulles; the man who transformed the CIA into the most powerful—and secretive—colossus in Washington; from the founder of Salon.com and author of the New York Times bestseller Brothers.America’s greatest untold story: the United States’ rise to world dominance under the guile of Allen Welsh Dulles; the longest-serving director of the CIA. Drawing on revelatory new materials—including newly discovered U.S. government documents; U.S. and European intelligence sources; the personal correspondence and journals of Allen Dulles’s wife and mistress; and exclusive interviews with the children of prominent CIA officials—Talbot reveals the underside of one of America’s most powerful and influential figures.Dulles’s decade as the director of the CIA—which he used to further his public and private agendas—were dark times in American politics. Calling himself “the secretary of state of unfriendly countries;†Dulles saw himself as above the elected law; manipulating and subverting American presidents in the pursuit of his personal interests and those of the wealthy elite he counted as his friends and clients—colluding with Nazi-controlled cartels; German war criminals; and Mafiosi in the process. Targeting foreign leaders for assassination and overthrowing nationalist governments not in line with his political aims; Dulles employed those same tactics to further his goals at home; Talbot charges; offering shocking new evidence in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.An exposé of American power that is as disturbing as it is timely; The Devil’s Chessboard is a provocative and gripping story of the rise of the national security state—and the battle for America’s soul.
#127161 in Books Grymes James A 2014-08-12 2014-08-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .76 x 5.31l; .0 #File Name: 0062246836336 pagesViolins of Hope Violins of the Holocaust Instruments of Hope and Liberation in Mankind s Darkest Hour
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Great book. It gives you a different perspective on ...By E. BonusGreat book. It gives you a different perspective on music in the holocaust. I never knew that music was played constantly in the concentration camps. The German soldiers actually obtained instruments and music for the musicians in the camps. The musicians were given more privileges of food and showers for themselves and their families. Music was even played while victims were being murdered and tortured. The musicians felt bad that they had to play music for such awful circumstance; but they had to play for their own lives.9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. A book that will touch your soul.......By Babsy13I have read many books that deal with the Holocaust but I was unaware that there were "instruments of hope and liberation in mankind's darkest hour." For me; this book was fascinating and I loved every word of it because it taught me that the strength to endure the unendurable can come from music. This book is rich in everything that makes a book a treasure...love; history; bravery; and so much more. I urge you to read this exceptional book and to also visit the authors site at the following link http://www.jamesagrymes.comI recommend this brilliant novel to anyone who wants to learn more about the history of the Holocaust. Thank you Mr. Grymes.9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Violins of Hope: Purchased at .comBy depI have read Violins of Hope a few times now. The first time I was very disappointed by the book. However; after my second reading I changed my opinion. What I had been expecting from the book was more of a story about the violins being restored; more of the technical aspect I would say. The story is really much more about the original owner of the instrument and how it got to the point of being restored. To me; the musical part seemed rather overshadowed by the Holocaust part. I did end up very much liking Violins of Hope; the author did a very commendable job. As others have said; there must have been an awful lot of research done in writing this book.
