Masters of deceit by j edgar hoover, first edition, signed. The man and the secrets, plume, 1991, isbn 0452269040, loc hv7911. You have to go to snopes, politifact or for every statement. The director of the federal bureau of investigation explains the startling facts about the major menace of our time, communism. Masters of deceit the story of communism in america and how to fight it by hoover, j. Full text of hoover, masters of deceit internet archive. Near fine a bit of agetoning on the page edges in a fine dust jacket with. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
Edgar hoover was the nominal author of a number of books and articles, although it is widely believed that all of these were ghostwritten by fbi employees. Although some of this book is outdated i think it can be used nevertheless to understand what we as a. The story of communism in america and how to fight it j. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Publication date 1958 usage attributionnoncommercialnoderivs 4. Tonight ktns sophia wanuna reveals the most disgusting rot as we present the first part of masters of deceit in our investigative segment the inside story. Edgar and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Edgar hoover published a potted history of communism titled masters of deceit. Written especially for a nation at war with itself, john whiteheads masters. If your are interested in studying masters of deceit was written by j.
Nov 06, 2015 the director of the federal bureau of investigation explains the startling facts about the major menace of our time, communism. John edgar hoover 18951972 was, of course, the first director of the fbi, appointed in 1924. Although communism may seem to be almost an anachronism from a time gone by, it was a powerful force in the 1930s and the 1940s. Find masters of deceit by hoover, j edgar at biblio. Masters of deceit the story of communism in america and how. Lets set aside the earliest bits and focus on the two most recent periods. Masters of deceit is a powerful and informative booka firsthand account of american communism from its beginnings to the present, written by a man more intimately familiar with the complete story than any other american.
Edgar hoover 18951972 was director of the federal bureau of investigation for 48 years, serving under every president from calvin coolidge to richard m. In 1958 federal bureau of investigation fbi director j. Though he may be correct in saying that hoover exaggerates the extent of the internal communist menace, i think. Masters of deceit the story of communism in america and how to fight it. Edgar hoover communism in the us has a long history. The story of communism in america and how to fight it, by j. Masters of deceit shows filmmaker, father and husband curtis bowers, after the success of his 2010 documentary agenda. Edgar hoover wrote a book called masters of deceit. Oct 23, 2017 by brandon moseley alabama political reporter tuesday, documentary filmmaker, curtis bowers, held a showing of the sequel to his documentary on communism and the rise of the american left. Master of deceit is a detailed account of the life, times, and crimes of j. Aug 02, 2012 tonight ktns sophia wanuna reveals the most disgusting rot as we present the first part of masters of deceit in our investigative segment the inside story.
The story of communism in america and how to fight it by hoover, j edgar and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Edgar hoove, the head of the fbi, states in hie foreword that. Masters of deceit by j edgar hoover, first edition abebooks. Communism is a force to be reckoned with and should be studied by free people as to be aware of what it looks like. The story of communism in america and how to fight it hoover, j. Journal of economic education 19692015 books by language journal of law and education 19722015 journal of evolutionary biochemistry and physiology 19691976 journal of labor economics 19832011 journal of materials engineering. Edgar hoover published by henry holt and company, new york 1958.
Edgar hoover 1958 first edition clothhardcove r item information. The story of communism in america and how to fight it became a bestseller after its release in 1958. Master of deceit takes readers through these decades with cody on the run and lends insights on why some federal officials never wanted him caught. Welcome to the quizmoz masters of deceit book quiz. Making of the book a true story of how politics outweighed national security at the expense of u. The masters of deceit is an epic novel of americas first coup detat. Edgar hoover, 1958 mass agitation the partys attack is geared to the wide variety of american life. Edgard hoover signed masters of deceit in hardcover ebth. Masters of deceit is a powerful and informative booka firsthand account of american communism from its beginnings to the. Masters of deceit by j edgar hoover, signed abebooks. Taking his title from hoovers 1958 work on the dangers of communism, aronson writes about the dangers of a security at all costs mentality during the cold war and, by extension, our post911 world. Edgar hoover was the director of the fbi for 48 years from may 10, 1924 until his death on may 2, 1972. Edgar hoover on communism, as well as this 1958 book. By the mid1950s, when this book was written, membership of communist party.
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Mass agitation the partys attack is geared to the wide variety of american life. Bowers reexamines the marxist ideology undergirding most of the leftist ideas dominating the social and political conversation in america. Edgar hoover exlibrary copy with typical library marks and stamps. Masters of deceit is a powerful and informative book a firsthand account of american communism from its beginnings to the present, written by a man more intimately familiar with the complete story than any other american. Been and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was about the communist party and was a classic for many years. Vast in scope, it unrolls on a canvas broader than ever before attempted on this most bizarre period of american history. Quizmoz offers one of the internets largest collection of quizzes for you to tease your brain and pit your wits against the experienced quizmoz quiz masters. In the final chapter, how to stay free, hoover summarises what he believes are the goals of communism and why they will fail. Edgar hoover, us, soviet union, publisher henry holt and company. The story of communism in america and how to fight it.
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