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Pinkerton's War
The Civil War's Greatest Spy and the Birth of the U.S. Secret Service
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- 288 pages
- Reading time
- 11 hours
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The narrative centers on Allan Pinkerton's pivotal role in protecting President Abraham Lincoln and leading a covert network of Union spies during the Civil War. Author Jay Bonansinga vividly recounts Pinkerton's transformation from a detective agency founder to a key figure in espionage, highlighting his diverse team, which included sharpshooters, detectives, and skilled women like Kate Warne. This account reveals the origins of presidential protection and the establishment of America's first organized spy network, showcasing the thrilling intersection of politics and war.
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Pinkerton's War, Jay Bonansinga
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- 2011
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- Title
- Pinkerton's War
- Subtitle
- The Civil War's Greatest Spy and the Birth of the U.S. Secret Service
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jay Bonansinga
- Publisher
- Globe Pequot Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780762770724
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel, World history, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The narrative centers on Allan Pinkerton's pivotal role in protecting President Abraham Lincoln and leading a covert network of Union spies during the Civil War. Author Jay Bonansinga vividly recounts Pinkerton's transformation from a detective agency founder to a key figure in espionage, highlighting his diverse team, which included sharpshooters, detectives, and skilled women like Kate Warne. This account reveals the origins of presidential protection and the establishment of America's first organized spy network, showcasing the thrilling intersection of politics and war.