The good spy: the life and death of Robert Ames
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Published:
New York : Crown Publishers, [2014].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
xiv, 430 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780307889768, 9780307889751, 0307889750, 9780307889751 :, 0307889750
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [361]-410) and index.
Description
Drawing on extensive interviews with Ames' widow and quotes from his private letters, a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer presents a brilliant narrative of the making of America's most influential and effective intelligence officer in the Middle East.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Bird, K. (2014). The good spy: the life and death of Robert Ames. First edition. Crown Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Bird, Kai. 2014. The Good Spy: The Life and Death of Robert Ames. Crown Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Bird, Kai, The Good Spy: The Life and Death of Robert Ames. Crown Publishers, 2014.
MLA Citation (style guide)Bird, Kai. The Good Spy: The Life and Death of Robert Ames. First edition. Crown Publishers, 2014.
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