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The Bureau and the Mole

The Unmasking of Robert Philip Hanssen, the Most Dangerous Double Agent in FBI History

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Robert Philip Hanssen was a trusted FBI agent and a devoted family man, who, while rising through the ranks as a counterintelligence expert, led a secret life as a spy for Russia. He sold vital secrets that jeopardized billions in intelligence efforts and compromised America's national security, including the identities of covert operatives and nuclear survival plans. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David A. Vise unravels Hanssen's intricate deceit, detailing how he evaded detection for decades to become the most dangerous double agent in FBI history. Vise explores Hanssen's background, illustrating how an all-American boy transformed into the perfect traitor, using the very skills and methods his country had entrusted him with—such as covert drop sites and cryptography—to undermine national security for over fifteen years. The narrative also follows FBI Director Louis J. Freeh's relentless pursuit of the mole within the bureau, highlighting the challenges faced, from false leads to near misses, culminating in a shocking resolution. This gripping tale of treachery reveals the impact of one man's betrayal on a fraternity built on loyalty and integrity, and the dedicated efforts that ultimately led to justice.

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The Bureau and the Mole, David A. Vise

Lingua
Pubblicato
2001
Rilegatura
(Copertina rigida),
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4,79 €

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Titolo
The Bureau and the Mole
Sottotitolo
The Unmasking of Robert Philip Hanssen, the Most Dangerous Double Agent in FBI History
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2001
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
272
ISBN10
0871138344
ISBN13
9780871138347
Serie
Descrizione
Robert Philip Hanssen was a trusted FBI agent and a devoted family man, who, while rising through the ranks as a counterintelligence expert, led a secret life as a spy for Russia. He sold vital secrets that jeopardized billions in intelligence efforts and compromised America's national security, including the identities of covert operatives and nuclear survival plans. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David A. Vise unravels Hanssen's intricate deceit, detailing how he evaded detection for decades to become the most dangerous double agent in FBI history. Vise explores Hanssen's background, illustrating how an all-American boy transformed into the perfect traitor, using the very skills and methods his country had entrusted him with—such as covert drop sites and cryptography—to undermine national security for over fifteen years. The narrative also follows FBI Director Louis J. Freeh's relentless pursuit of the mole within the bureau, highlighting the challenges faced, from false leads to near misses, culminating in a shocking resolution. This gripping tale of treachery reveals the impact of one man's betrayal on a fraternity built on loyalty and integrity, and the dedicated efforts that ultimately led to justice.