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The Quiet Americans

Four CIA Spies at the Dawn of the Cold War--a Tragedy in Three Acts

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The Quiet Americans

Auteur(s): Scott Anderson
Narrateur(s): Robertson Dean, Scott Anderson
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From the bestselling author of Lawrence in Arabia—the gripping story of four CIA agents during the early days of the Cold War—and how the United States, at the very pinnacle of its power, managed to permanently damage its moral standing in the world.

“Enthralling … captivating reading.” —The New York Times Book Review

At the end of World War II, the United States was considered the victor over tyranny and a champion of freedom. But it was clear—to some—that the Soviet Union was already seeking to expand and foment revolution around the world, and the American government’s strategy in response relied on the secret efforts of a newly formed CIA. Chronicling the fascinating lives of four agents, Scott Anderson follows the exploits of four spies: Michael Burke, who organized parachute commandos from an Italian villa; Frank Wisner, an ingenious spymaster who directed actions around the world; Peter Sichel, a German Jew who outwitted the ruthless KGB in Berlin; and Edward Lansdale, a mastermind of psychological warfare in the Far East. But despite their lofty ambitions, time and again their efforts went awry, thwarted by a combination of ham-fisted politicking and ideological rigidity at the highest levels of the government. Amériques Guerres et conflits Liberté et sécurité Militaire Moderne Monde Politique XXe siècle Espionnage Guerre froide Guerre Union soviétique L\u2019entre-deux-guerres Opérations noires Impérialisme Autodétermination Moyen-Orient Socialisme
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The narrator is very monotonous and lacks dynamics, which in turn makes it really difficult to follow along.

Very hard to listen to

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Ben McIntyre's excellent spy histories tell one intelligible story per book, making for gripping reading. The Quiet Americans tells 4 crucial stories of American government and CIA malfeasance, spreading chaos and destruction worldwide. I stress 4 stories. Although each is a shocking exposition of the theme, the narrative jumps from each to each intermittently so that I never got a grip on any one character and intrigue. I wish he had written a separate section for each exceptional agent, thereby focusing his life, work, and Anderson's important theme.

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