{"title":"Tim Weiner","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Tim Weiner collection, where you will find fascinating insights into the intricate world of politics and current affairs. Tim Weiner, an acclaimed author and journalist, is known for his in-depth investigative works that delve into the complexities of intelligence and governmental actions. Through his meticulously researched books, Weiner brings to light the hidden machinations of global powers, making his works essential reads for anyone interested in these subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eLegacy of Ashes\u003c\/em\u003e, a gripping exposé of the CIA. In this book, Weiner provides a comprehensive history of the agency, shedding light on its successes and failures over the decades. With access to unprecedented sources, he paints a vivid picture of the challenges and controversies that have shaped the CIA’s legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother significant work, \u003cem\u003eThe Mission\u003c\/em\u003e, explores the endeavours of American missionaries in remote and conflict-ridden regions. Weiner's storytelling not only captivates but also educates, offering new perspectives on international politics and humanitarian missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned reader of political non-fiction or just starting your exploration of this genre, Tim Weiner's books are sure to engage and inform. Dive into his expertly crafted narratives and uncover the compelling stories behind some of the world's most powerful institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"legacy-of-ashes-by-tim-weiner-9780241956236","title":"Legacy of Ashes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinner of the National Book Award\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegacy of Ashes\u003c\/em\u003e is described as \"an extraordinary story\" that \"reads like tragedy and thriller.\" Impeccably sourced, utterly absorbing, dazzling and very, very dark, according to Time Out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe all-powerful, brilliant, decisive, ruthlessly effective image of the CIA, as portrayed in countless films and novels, is misleading. This shocking book, based on thousands of declassified documents and interviews with agents at all levels, shows the reality behind the glamorous myth: a blundering, chaotic and dangerously incompetent organisation. In a story of botched coups, missed targets, lost operatives and fatal errors, Tim Weiner reveals how the CIA now poses a threat not only to the security of the US but the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Combines thrilling storytelling with terrifying revelations' - Simon Sebag Montefiore, \u003cem\u003eNew Statesman, Books of the Year\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Weiner's riveting history of the CIA contains dozens of jaw-dropping incidents . . . astonishing' - \u003cem\u003eMail on Sunday\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Timely, immensely readable, and highly critical' - Mark Bowden, author of \u003cem\u003eBlack Hawk Down\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Marvellous . . . that every quote is also on the record is a testament to his skill' - Steve Coll, author of \u003cem\u003eGhost Wars\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46491507294444,"sku":"9780241956236","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3275903482274.jpg?v=1748403150"},{"product_id":"the-mission-by-tim-weiner-9780008606602","title":"The Mission","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe epic successor to Tim Weiner’s National Book Award-winning classic, \u003cem\u003eLegacy of Ashes\u003c\/em\u003e: a gripping and revelatory history of the CIA in the 21st century, reaching from 9\/11 through the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to today’s battles with Russia and China – and with the President of the United States.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the turn of the century, the Central Intelligence Agency was in crisis. The end of the Cold War had robbed the agency of its mission. More than thirty overseas stations and bases had been shuttered, and scores that remained had been severely cut back. Many countries where surveillance was once deemed crucial went uncovered. Essential intelligence wasn’t being collected. At the dawn of the information age, the CIA’s officers and analysts worked with outmoded technology, struggling to distinguish the clear signals of significant facts from the cacophony of background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen came September 11th, 2001. After the attacks, the CIA transformed itself into a lethal paramilitary force, running secret prisons and brutal interrogations, mounting deadly drone attacks, and all but abandoning its core missions of espionage and counterespionage. The consequences were grave: the deaths of scores of its recruited foreign agents, the theft of its personnel files by Chinese spies, the penetration of its computer networks by Russian intelligence and American hackers, and the tragedies of Afghanistan and Iraq. A new generation of spies now must fight the hardest targets – Moscow, Beijing, Tehran – while confronting a president who has attacked the CIA as a subversive force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Pulitzer Prize winner Tim Weiner, \u003cem\u003eThe Mission\u003c\/em\u003e tells the gripping, high-stakes story of the CIA through the first quarter of the twenty-first century, revealing how the agency fought to rebuild the espionage powers it lost during the war on terror – and finally succeeded in penetrating the Kremlin. The struggle has life-and-death consequences for America and its allies. The CIA must reclaim its original mission: know thy enemies. The fate of the free world hangs in the balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA masterpiece of reporting, \u003cem\u003eThe Mission\u003c\/em\u003e includes exclusive on-the-record interviews with six former CIA directors, thirteen station chiefs, and scores of top spies who served undercover for decades and have never spoken to a journalist before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46491507359980,"sku":"9780008606602","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008606602.jpg?v=1748404768"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/tim-weiner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}