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King of spies [large print] : the dark reign of America's spymaster in Korea / Blaine Harden.

Harden, Blaine, (author.).

Summary:

"The untold story of one of the most powerful spies in American history sheds new light on the U.S. role in the Korean War"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781683246756
ISBN: 1683246756
Physical Description: 430 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm
Edition: Large print edition.
Publisher: Thorndike, Maine : Center Point Large Print, 2018.
Copyright: ©2017

Content descriptions

General Note:	Original edition has subtitle: the dark reign and ruin of an American spymaster.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 417-430).
Formatted Contents Note:	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.