A look at J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI discusses the Red Scare in the early 1920s, the anti-war and black power movements of the 1960s, and other issues.
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A biography of the former chief of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, focusing on the FBI's impact on the major law enforcement issues of the 1920s through the early 1970s.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. Seller Inventory # 00107842752
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
Library Binding. Condition: Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0000971756
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 45841381-6
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
library. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_448986644
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0590431684I3N10
Seller: Nealsbooks, Menominee, MI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good with Mylar Cover. Pages are clean and unmarked. Cover corners and edges are unmarred. Binding is tight. Seller Inventory # 071154
Seller: Henniker Book Farm and Gifts, Henniker, NH, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. First Edition; First Printing. Ex-library book with all the typical markings, stamps, pastedowns, etc as typical with a library book. If it were not a library book we would have classified this book as Very Good Condition. First edition, first printing.; Ex-Library; Height: 9.25 Inches, Length: 8 Inches, Weight: 1.3 Pounds, Width: 0.75 Inch; 202 pages. Seller Inventory # 72905
Seller: Warren Hahn, Pleasant View, TN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A real nice clean unmarked 206 page first edition hardcover with 1 low in number line and has a very nice dust jacket.Has black & white photos scattered throughout. A look at J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI discusses the Red Scare in the early 1920s, the anti-war and black power movements of the 1960s, and many other issues. Properly critical of Hoover's attempts to mute criticism, stifle opponents, and grab credit for others' achievements, the author also shows how Hoover amassed power with the cooperation of the sensationalist press in the 20's and 30's. So todays events aren't anything new. Size: 9 1/2h x 7 1/2w. Book. Seller Inventory # 10318
Seller: Bluff Park Rare Books, LONG BEACH, CA, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Hard Cover. First Edition. HBDJ, stated 1st edition,1993, small mended tear, ink spray on top edge of pgs, VG+/VG+. Seller Inventory # 2732
Seller: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australia
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Scholastic Printing. 202pp, index, chronology, bibliography, bw ills. Or black cloth in jacket. Orange fluoro paint sprayed on bottom edge to indicate remainder status. J EDgar Hoover weilded more power than any man in American history. He was director of the FBI from 1924-1972, outlasting 8 presidents, 19 attorneys general and 4 wars. This book combines biography and social history in a provocative account of the true story behind Hoover's reign. Size: Square 8vo. Seller Inventory # 018683
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