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The CIA's Greatest Hits

The CIA's many attempts to assassinate democracy are described in 42 brief chapters, each accompanied by a cartoon.

Subject
historypolitics
Genre
spy thriller
Themes
american history
Audience
adult
Length
short · 96 pages

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