About this title: A biography of J. Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI for 50 years, reveals the shocking extent of his sinister influence over American politics and society and exposes his controversial personal life. The book is based on 700 interviews and tens of thousands of documents.
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Description: Very Good. 0575042362 Condition: VERY GOOD. (Book may have one or a combination of the following characteristics: former library book, cover wear, name written inside cover, light underlining/highlighting, remainder mark, etc. Overall, the book is in solid shape. This is a blanket description. Please e us if you require a specific, detailed description of the book condition. We will typically respond within one week of your request). read more
Description: NEW YORK G.P. PUTNAM'S SONS 1993 528pp DUSTJACKET HARDCOVER, BLUE PAPER BOARDS QUARTER-BOUND IN BLACK CLOTH WITH GOLD TITLES. REMAINDER MARKS ON TOP EDGE, SIGNATURE ON FEP, DJ SIGNED ON FRONT FLAP AND WITH A 2" TEAR ON REAR FOLD G/G. read more
Description: Summers, Anthony., G. P. Putnam's Sons, nd (1993), c1993, 7th printing, boards & cloth w/gilt spine titles, fine w/slightly chipped dj, 528 pp w/index, selected bibliography & notes, B & W photographic illus., tall 8vo, 'The Secret Life of J. Edgar Hoover. read more
Description: Acceptable. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Corgi
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780552142045ISBN:0552142042
Description: Good. Page colour-Slightly discoloured in accordance with book age. Spine-Slightly worn in accordance with age and use. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780575042360ISBN:0575042362
Description: Good. Book is in good overall condition. Ex Library with usual withdrawn markings Hardcover Internally clean. " Shipped from the UK " read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Corgi Books, Great Britain
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780552142045ISBN:0552142042
Description: Good. 622 pages. Originally published in Great Britain by Victor Gollancz. Cover edges rubbed. Booksellers stamp on inside first page. read more
Description: Good. 0575042362 Book and dust jacket in good condition, mild wear, 1993 printing, Victor Gollancz, London. Shop & Save With US. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons, NY
Date Published: 1993
Description: Good in Fair jacket. Large 8vo. DJ is soiled and chipped with edge wear and small tears with some being repaired. Cover is bumped. Pgs edges are slightly soiled. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: G.P. Putnam, NY
Date Published: 1993
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. First edition. Fine/fine. Based on his more than 800 interviews, the author concludes that Hoover was a closet homosexual and transvestite, corrupt, venal, and not a very nice man. read more
Description: Good in d/w. Political & Biographies-General A revealing biography of Edgar J Hoover, the long serving head of the FB1. John Edgar Hoover was the influential but controversial director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. He was the founder of the present form of the agency, and remained director for 49 years until his death in 1972, at age 77. During his life he was highly regarded by the US public, but in the years since his death many allegations have tarnished his image. UL-131204. ... read more
Description: London, Victor Gollancz, (1993). Cloth, fine in d/w, illust., pp. 528. ISBN 0 575 04236 2. How Hoover used the FBI as a feared political police force. read more
Description: Good. Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Corgi
Date Published: 28/04/1994
ISBN-13:9780552142045ISBN:0552142042
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Corgi
Date Published: 28/04/1994
ISBN-13:9780552142045ISBN:0552142042
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
"J. Edgar Hoover was a CROOK! The more I read this book the more disgusted I became with Hoover. By the end you can't believe that he got away with all that he did. His abuse of power is enough to turn your stomach. Hoover was director of the FBI for 50 years, a span that went through every major event you can imagine from the end of WWI to the threshold of Watergate and he had his dirty hand in just about all of it. Presidents were scared of him, he terrorized the Kennedy's and MLK, refused to admit the existence of the mafia, publically accused people of being gay when they themselves were not but he in fact was and all that is just scratching the surface of his menance, his thoroughly obscene abuse of office.
This was a compelling read for anyone who is curious about the underbelly of the Federal government."
"Considered by many to be the definitive biography of J. Edgar Hoover. Well written and well researched, this book exposes Hoover and all of his hypocrisy and abuse of power."
"OH Yeah. J Edgar Hoover, the feared and dangerous Head of America's most powerful intelligence agency, who scared Presidents because of secrets the agency held, also spent much of his time hiding his own scarlet secrets. He liked to don full drag and makeup at night and go out picking up younger men.
Read, laugh outrageously aloud and then ponder the consequences of what we rarely ever find out about the people who rule our lives and the world in which we live.
Frightening, true and a definitive can't put down book"
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