Seven True Stories About America and Espionage
It is easy to think of the Cold War era as the heyday of international espionage and intelligence scandals. But the truth is that stories about espionage in America are as old as the country itself, and they continue to the present day. While there are hundreds of wonderful historical true crime books out there, this list also includes several titles that cover more recent history, including the 2016 election, the presidency of Donald Trump, and the Russian influence on American politics. Many of these books are thrilling accounts of sometimes shocking events, but they also have plenty to say about the state of our democracy—past, present, and future. So whether you’re interested in learning more about digital surveillance or classic submarine spying, these seven books contain some of the most intriguing stories about American espionage there are.
In Hacks, longtime Democratic consultant and former chair of the DNC Donna Brazile delves into the messy truths behind the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. She takes a hard look at the missteps, mistakes, and scandals that plagued the election cycle, turning her insider eye on the DNC, the Clinton campaign, and the Obama administration, as well as the Trump campaign and the influence of Russian hackers. Brazile insists that the only way not to repeat the mistakes of history is to look directly at them, and that is exactly what she does here, laying bare went wrong—and how we might go about fixing it.
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