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King of spies : the dark reign of America's spymaster in Korea

King of spies : the dark reign of America's spymaster in Korea

Harden, Blaine, author.
Book 2017

"The New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Camp 14 returns with the untold story of one of the most powerful spies in American history, shedding new light on the U.S. role in the Korean War, and its legacy In 1946, master sergeant Donald Nichols was stationed on the sleepy island of Guam when he caught the eye of recruiters from the Army's Counter Intelligence Corps. After just three months' training, he was sent to Korea, then a backw...

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Explore Topics & Themes:
Korean War, 1950-1953 Atrocities
Korean War, 1950-1953 Secret service United States
Nichols, Donald, 1923-1992
Rhee, Syngman, 1875-1965 Friends and associates
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ISBN:
9780525429937
052542993X
Description:
viii, 260 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents:
Introduction: The spy who came in from the motor pool
Part I. Most valuable spy
Nichols of Korea
Rhee and son
Muzzling Mr. Nichols
Part II. War spy
Dark star
Code break bully
Any means necessary
Empire of islands
Famous in Pyongyang
Part III. Ruined spy
Sacked
Shocked
Adrift and accused
Nolo contendere
A spy's grave
LCCN:
2017025386
Control Number:
2472995
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