Discover the daring story of the Entebbe Raid in our review of Operation Thunderbolt by Saul David. A must-read for history enthusiasts!
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And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic by Randy Shilts
Explore And the Band Played On by Randy Shilts, a powerful account of the AIDS epidemic, the LGBTQ+ community, and the politics that delayed vital medical responses.
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Too Big to Fail: The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System–and Themselves by Andrew Ross Sorkin
Discover Andrew Ross Sorkin’s Too Big to Fail, an in-depth look at the 2008 financial crisis, the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy, and how Wall Street and Washington responded.
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Man Called Intrepid: The Incredible WWII Narrative Of The Hero Whose Spy Network And Secret Diplomacy Changed The Course Of History by William Stevenson
The true story of Sir William Stephenson (Man Called Intrepid), whose spy network and secret diplomacy changed the course of World War II.
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Agent Storm: My Life Inside al Qaeda and the CIA by Morten Storm
Agent Storm is a memoir of a former Danish biker-turned-Islamic extremist who became an undercover agent for Western intelligence agencies.
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The Berlin Wall, August 13, 1961–November 9, 1989 by Frederick Taylor
The Berlin Wall is a book that provides a history of the Berlin Wall, from its sudden construction in 1961 to its eventual fall in 1989.
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The Wars of Afghanistan: Messianic Terrorism, Tribal Conflicts, and the Failures of Great Powers by Peter Tomsen
“The Wars of Afghanistan is a book that provides an in-depth analysis of the complex history of Afghanistan.
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Son of Hamas: A Gripping Account of Terror, Betrayal, Political Intrigue, and Unthinkable Choices by Mosab Hassan
Son of Hamas by Mosab Hassan Yousef is a memoir by the author, the son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, one of the founders of Hamas.
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13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened In Benghazi by Mitchell Zuckoff
13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened In Benghazi by Mitchell Zuckoff is a book that provides a detailed account of the events that took place during the 2012 Benghazi attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound and CIA annex in Libya.
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Blind Ambition: The White House Years by John W. Dean
“Blind Ambition: The White House Years” is an autobiographical account by John W. Dean, who served as White House Counsel for U.S. President Richard Nixon from July 1970 until April 1973.
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The Art of Betrayal: The Secret History of MI6: Life and Death in the British Secret Service by Gordon Corera
The Art of Betrayal: by Gordon Corera is a comprehensive history of MI6, the United Kingdom’s Secret Intelligence Service.
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Rawhide Down: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan by Del Quentin Wilber
“Rawhide Down” by Del Quentin Wilber is a gripping account of the near assassination of President Ronald Reagan.
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The Secret Man: The Story of Watergate’s Deep Throat by Bob Woodward
“The Secret Man” unravels the identity and role of Deep Throat, the source who played a pivotal role in exposing the Watergate scandal.
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Blackwater: The Rise of the World’s Most Powerful Mercenary Army by Jeremy Scahill
“Blackwater” is a gripping exposé that unveils the rise and controversial activities of Blackwater, a private military contractor.
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The House on Garibaldi Street by Isser Harel
“The House on Garibaldi Street” by Isser Harel is a gripping and insightful account of one of the most significant intelligence operations in history: the capture of Adolf Eichmann.
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The Rebel of Rangoon: A Tale of Defiance and Deliverance in Burma by Delphine Schrank
“The Rebel of Rangoon” by Delphine Schrank is a captivating narrative that unfolds against the backdrop of Burma (Myanmar)’s oppressive dictatorship.
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Through Our Enemies’ Eyes: Osama bin Laden, Radical Islam, and the Future of America by Michael Scheuer
“Through Our Enemies’ Eyes” by Michael Scheuer offers a unique and controversial view on the terrorist threat from Osama bin Laden and radical Islam.
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Imperial Hubris: Why the West Is Losing the War on Terror by Michael Scheuer
“Imperial Hubris” by Michael Scheuer is a provocative and controversial critique of Western counterterrorism efforts.
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The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America’s War in Afghanistan by Michael Hastings
“The Operators” by Michael Hastings reveals the chaos of America’s war in Afghanistan through firsthand accounts and research, critically examining the conflict.
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1916: The Easter Rising by Tim Pat Coogan
1916: The Easter Rising by Tim Pat Coogan gives a gripping account of the pivotal event in Ireland’s fight for independence.
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