Body of Secrets Anatomy of the Ultra-Secret National Security Agency

1st Anchor Books Edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

The National Security Agency is the world's most powerful, most far-reaching espionage. Now with a new afterword describing the security lapses that preceded the attacks of September 11, 2001, Body of Secrets takes us to the inner sanctum of America's spy world. In the follow-up to his bestselling Puzzle Palace, James Banford reveals the NSA's hidden role in the most volatile world events of the past, and its desperate scramble to meet the frightening challenges of today and tomorrow.

Here is a scrupulously documented account-much of which is based on unprecedented access to previously undisclosed documents-of the agency's tireless hunt for intelligence on enemies and allies alike. Body of secrets is a riveting analysis of this most clandestine of agencies, a major work of history and investigative journalism.

A New York Times Notable Book

Book information

ISBN: 9780385499088
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Imprint: Anchor Books
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Anchor Books Edition
DEWEY: 327.1273
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 763
Weight: 674g
Height: 136mm
Width: 205mm
Spine width: 49mm