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The Bureau

The Secret History of the FBI

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A former investigative reporter for major publications, Ronald Kessler presents a comprehensive history of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Drawing on exclusive interviews, including the first with Robert Mueller since his nomination as director, this work reveals significant insights about the FBI, from J. Edgar Hoover's tactics to its response to the September 11 attacks. As a central figure in the war on terrorism, the FBI is crucial to America's security and is also one of the most controversial institutions. Kessler chronicles the bureau's evolution from its inception in 1908 to the present, focusing on the agents and directors who shaped its legacy, including Hoover, Louis Freeh, and Mueller. He explores the complex relationship between the FBI and American presidents, highlighting the tension between civil liberties and the functions of a national police force. The book addresses critical questions regarding the FBI's pre-9/11 knowledge of al-Qaeda, its aggressive investigative methods, and its views on airline security and national safety. Kessler's access enables him to provide a detailed account of the FBI's role in American life, illustrating its profound impact and transformation since September 11.

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The Bureau, Ronald Kessler

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Untertitel
The Secret History of the FBI
Sprache
Englisch
Autor*innen
Ronald Kessler
Erscheinungsdatum
2002
Einband
Hardcover
Seitenzahl
496
ISBN10
0312304021
ISBN13
9780312304027
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Erstveröffentlichung
2002
Originaltitel
The Bureau: The Secret History of the FBI
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3,55 von 5 Sternen
Beschreibung
A former investigative reporter for major publications, Ronald Kessler presents a comprehensive history of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Drawing on exclusive interviews, including the first with Robert Mueller since his nomination as director, this work reveals significant insights about the FBI, from J. Edgar Hoover's tactics to its response to the September 11 attacks. As a central figure in the war on terrorism, the FBI is crucial to America's security and is also one of the most controversial institutions. Kessler chronicles the bureau's evolution from its inception in 1908 to the present, focusing on the agents and directors who shaped its legacy, including Hoover, Louis Freeh, and Mueller. He explores the complex relationship between the FBI and American presidents, highlighting the tension between civil liberties and the functions of a national police force. The book addresses critical questions regarding the FBI's pre-9/11 knowledge of al-Qaeda, its aggressive investigative methods, and its views on airline security and national safety. Kessler's access enables him to provide a detailed account of the FBI's role in American life, illustrating its profound impact and transformation since September 11.