The book is currently out of stock
Parameters
- Pages
- 240 pages
- Reading time
- 9 hours
More about the book
This biography delves into the complex life of J. Edgar Hoover, exploring his influential role in shaping modern law enforcement and civil liberties in America. The author, a Sibert Medalist, provides a nuanced perspective on Hoover's controversial legacy, highlighting his impact on the FBI and the broader implications of his policies. Through meticulous research, the book examines the interplay between power, politics, and personal ambition, offering insights into a pivotal figure in American history.
Book purchase
Master of Deceit, Marc Aronson
- Language
- Released
- 2019
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (Paperback)
We’ll notify you via email once we track it down.
Payment methods
- Title
- Master of Deceit
- Subtitle
- J. Edgar Hoover and America in the Age of Lies
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Marc Aronson
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press (MA)
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9781536206302
- Description
- This biography delves into the complex life of J. Edgar Hoover, exploring his influential role in shaping modern law enforcement and civil liberties in America. The author, a Sibert Medalist, provides a nuanced perspective on Hoover's controversial legacy, highlighting his impact on the FBI and the broader implications of his policies. Through meticulous research, the book examines the interplay between power, politics, and personal ambition, offering insights into a pivotal figure in American history.