Tuesday, January 30, 2007

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

Author: Taubman, Philip
Title: Secret empire: Eisenhower, the CIA, and the hidden story of America’s space espionage
Published: New York: Simon & Schuster, 2003
Description: xx, 441 p. :ill. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography: p. 403-419
Subject(s):
  • Cold War
  • U-2 (Reconnaissance aircraft)
  • Space surveillance -- United States -- History -- 20th century
  • Aerial reconnaissance, American -- History -- 20th century
  • United States. Central Intelligence Agency -- History -- 20th century

Review(s):

  • Mahncke, Frank C. "Taubman, Philip. Secret Empire: Eisenhower, the CIA and the Hidden Story of America's Space Espionage." Naval War College Review 57.1 (Wntr 2004): 152
  • Taylor, Gilbert. "Taubman, Philip. Secret Empire: Eisenhower, the CIA and the Hidden Story of America's Space Espionage." Booklist 99.12 (Feb 15, 2003): 1023
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