Author: E. B. Held
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 0826349358
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
In this fascinating guide, former CIA agent E. B. Held uses declassified documents from both the CIA and KGB, as well as secondary sources, to trace some of the most notorious spying events in United States history.
A Spy's Guide to Santa Fe and Albuquerque
Author: E. B. Held
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 0826349358
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
In this fascinating guide, former CIA agent E. B. Held uses declassified documents from both the CIA and KGB, as well as secondary sources, to trace some of the most notorious spying events in United States history.
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 0826349358
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
In this fascinating guide, former CIA agent E. B. Held uses declassified documents from both the CIA and KGB, as well as secondary sources, to trace some of the most notorious spying events in United States history.
A Spy's Guide to Santa Fe and Albuquerque
Author: E. B. Held
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 0826349366
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
When thinking of New Mexico, few Americans think spy-vs.-spy intrigue, but in fact, to many international intelligence operatives, the state’s name is nearly synonymous with espionage, and Santa Fe is a sacred site. The KGB’s single greatest intelligence and counterintelligence coups, and the planning of the organization’s most infamous assassination, all took place within one mile of Bishop Lamy’s statue in front of Saint Francis Cathedral in central Santa Fe. In this fascinating guide, former CIA agent E. B. Held uses declassified documents from both the CIA and KGB, as well as secondary sources, to trace some of the most notorious spying events in United States history. His work guides modern visitors through the history of such events as the plot to assassinate Leon Trotsky, Ted Hall’s delivery of technical details of the atom bomb to the KGB, and the controversial allegations regarding Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist Dr. Wen Ho Lee’s contacts with China. Held provides background material as well as modern site locations to allow Cold War enthusiasts the opportunity to explore in a whole new way the settings for these historical events.
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 0826349366
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
When thinking of New Mexico, few Americans think spy-vs.-spy intrigue, but in fact, to many international intelligence operatives, the state’s name is nearly synonymous with espionage, and Santa Fe is a sacred site. The KGB’s single greatest intelligence and counterintelligence coups, and the planning of the organization’s most infamous assassination, all took place within one mile of Bishop Lamy’s statue in front of Saint Francis Cathedral in central Santa Fe. In this fascinating guide, former CIA agent E. B. Held uses declassified documents from both the CIA and KGB, as well as secondary sources, to trace some of the most notorious spying events in United States history. His work guides modern visitors through the history of such events as the plot to assassinate Leon Trotsky, Ted Hall’s delivery of technical details of the atom bomb to the KGB, and the controversial allegations regarding Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist Dr. Wen Ho Lee’s contacts with China. Held provides background material as well as modern site locations to allow Cold War enthusiasts the opportunity to explore in a whole new way the settings for these historical events.
Secret Albuquerque: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure
Author: Ashley M. Biggers
Publisher: Reedy Press LLC
ISBN: 1681062577
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
Where in Albuquerque can you find accidentally dropped nuclear weapons, Microsoft's first office, or the remains of an amusement park dedicated to comic book character Red Ryder? Why does Albuquerque have a grave for a fictional character and where do people play in a "maggot pit"? Where can you sleep in a spy's former home, spot an "Arroyosaurus," or walk among monumental origami? And where exactly can you eat a seven-pound burrito? You'll find the answers to these questions, and many others, in this guide to the Duke City's overlooked, offbeat, and unknown. Secret Albuquerque profiles the city's best-kept restaurant secrets, most fascinating museums, and oddest works of art. It shines a light on little-known aspects of local culture and reveals the secrets behind beloved Albuquerque landmarks. You'll discover where the Mercury Astronauts received their pre-mission physicals (even female astronauts), learn how a former brothel became a bed-and-brew, and uncover the deed and misdeeds of a famed archaeologist. Written by Burquea and local author Ashley M. Biggers, Secret Albuquerque offers a new way to explore the Duke City. It's your guide to uncovering hidden histories of places you thought you knew and discovering off-the-beaten-path attractions you can visit today.
Publisher: Reedy Press LLC
ISBN: 1681062577
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
Where in Albuquerque can you find accidentally dropped nuclear weapons, Microsoft's first office, or the remains of an amusement park dedicated to comic book character Red Ryder? Why does Albuquerque have a grave for a fictional character and where do people play in a "maggot pit"? Where can you sleep in a spy's former home, spot an "Arroyosaurus," or walk among monumental origami? And where exactly can you eat a seven-pound burrito? You'll find the answers to these questions, and many others, in this guide to the Duke City's overlooked, offbeat, and unknown. Secret Albuquerque profiles the city's best-kept restaurant secrets, most fascinating museums, and oddest works of art. It shines a light on little-known aspects of local culture and reveals the secrets behind beloved Albuquerque landmarks. You'll discover where the Mercury Astronauts received their pre-mission physicals (even female astronauts), learn how a former brothel became a bed-and-brew, and uncover the deed and misdeeds of a famed archaeologist. Written by Burquea and local author Ashley M. Biggers, Secret Albuquerque offers a new way to explore the Duke City. It's your guide to uncovering hidden histories of places you thought you knew and discovering off-the-beaten-path attractions you can visit today.
Santa Fe
Author: Elizabeth West
Publisher: Sunstone Press
ISBN: 0865348766
Category : Santa Fe (N.M.)
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
This question-and-answer book contains 400 reminders of what is known and what is sometimes forgotten or misunderstood about a city that was founded more than 400 years ago. Not a traditional history book, this group of questions is presented in an apparently random order, and the answers occasionally meander off topic, as if part of a casual conversation.
Publisher: Sunstone Press
ISBN: 0865348766
Category : Santa Fe (N.M.)
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
This question-and-answer book contains 400 reminders of what is known and what is sometimes forgotten or misunderstood about a city that was founded more than 400 years ago. Not a traditional history book, this group of questions is presented in an apparently random order, and the answers occasionally meander off topic, as if part of a casual conversation.
Studies in Intelligence
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Intelligence service
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Intelligence service
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
Moon New Mexico
Author: Steven Horak
Publisher: Moon Travel
ISBN: 1640496181
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
From hiking sandstone canyons to chowing down on southwestern cuisine, fall under the spell of the Land of Enchantment with Moon New Mexico. Inside you'll find: Strategic, flexible itineraries with ideas for art lovers, outdoor adventurers, history buffs, and more Top experiences and unique activities: Wander through a ghost-town graveyard, count the bullet holes in the ceilings of preserved 19th-century saloons, or visit the birthplace of the atomic bomb. Soar through New Mexico's clear blue sky on a colorful hot air balloon. Spark inspiration and delight in the spirited art scene of Santa Fe, or seek an extraterrestrial experience at the International UFO Museum & Research Center in Roswell Savor the flavors: Dig into traditional local cuisine, like red sauce-smothered enchiladas, tender carne adovada, and hearty posole. Indulge in juicy green-chile cheeseburgers or opt for something lighter from one of New Mexico's many organic farm-to-table restaurants Outdoor adventures: Go deep on a trek into the mesmerizing underground world of Carlsbad Caverns or venture off-trail in the De-Na-Zin Wilderness to view stunning hoodoos. Raft from surging waters to gentle currents on the Rio Grande or explore the wavelike gypsum dunes of White Sands National Park Ways to respectfully engage with indigenous cultures: Attend a dance ceremony or a powwow, tour a pueblo, or peruse handmade goods at a market Local insight from Santa Fe dweller Steven Horak Full-color, vibrant photos and detailed maps throughout Thorough background on the landscape, wildlife, health and safety, climate, and local culture, plus advice for families, seniors, international visitors, and LGBTQ+ travelers Focused coverage of Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, Navajo Nation, Las Cruces, Carlsbad, and more Find your adventure with Moon New Mexico. Exploring more of the Southwest? Try Moon Arizona & the Grand Canyon or Moon Zion & Bryce. Hitting the road? Try Moon Southwest Road Trip. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.
Publisher: Moon Travel
ISBN: 1640496181
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
From hiking sandstone canyons to chowing down on southwestern cuisine, fall under the spell of the Land of Enchantment with Moon New Mexico. Inside you'll find: Strategic, flexible itineraries with ideas for art lovers, outdoor adventurers, history buffs, and more Top experiences and unique activities: Wander through a ghost-town graveyard, count the bullet holes in the ceilings of preserved 19th-century saloons, or visit the birthplace of the atomic bomb. Soar through New Mexico's clear blue sky on a colorful hot air balloon. Spark inspiration and delight in the spirited art scene of Santa Fe, or seek an extraterrestrial experience at the International UFO Museum & Research Center in Roswell Savor the flavors: Dig into traditional local cuisine, like red sauce-smothered enchiladas, tender carne adovada, and hearty posole. Indulge in juicy green-chile cheeseburgers or opt for something lighter from one of New Mexico's many organic farm-to-table restaurants Outdoor adventures: Go deep on a trek into the mesmerizing underground world of Carlsbad Caverns or venture off-trail in the De-Na-Zin Wilderness to view stunning hoodoos. Raft from surging waters to gentle currents on the Rio Grande or explore the wavelike gypsum dunes of White Sands National Park Ways to respectfully engage with indigenous cultures: Attend a dance ceremony or a powwow, tour a pueblo, or peruse handmade goods at a market Local insight from Santa Fe dweller Steven Horak Full-color, vibrant photos and detailed maps throughout Thorough background on the landscape, wildlife, health and safety, climate, and local culture, plus advice for families, seniors, international visitors, and LGBTQ+ travelers Focused coverage of Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, Navajo Nation, Las Cruces, Carlsbad, and more Find your adventure with Moon New Mexico. Exploring more of the Southwest? Try Moon Arizona & the Grand Canyon or Moon Zion & Bryce. Hitting the road? Try Moon Southwest Road Trip. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.
A Spy's Guide to the Kennedy Assassination
Author: E. B. Held
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781482684162
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
In the highly emotional period following the tragic 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, indications that the Soviet KGB and/or the Cuban DGI intelligence services had clandestine operational relationships with the assassin Lee Harvey Oswald were suppressed by Soviet and Cuban as well as American authorities. Had the authorities not done so, the situation could have spun out of control and a nuclear holocaust might well have resulted. As more and more information has been revealed, especially since the end of the Cold War, the existence of separate KGB and DGI operational relationships with Oswald is obvious to experienced intelligence officers. So, imagine the panic of Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev 13 months after the Cuban Missile Crisis when he learned that a low level KGB spy named Oswald had just assassinated the President of the United States. No, the KGB did not direct the assassination but yes, the assassin Oswald had worked for the KGB. Imagine the reaction of Cuba's Fidel Castro, who knew that Kennedy personally supported persistent CIA efforts to kill him and had expressly warned the Americans that he was prepared to retaliate in kind. Yes, Oswald had offered to attempt killing Kennedy on Fidel's behalf but did Cuban intelligence officers ever imagine that Oswald might actually succeed? And imagine that you were America's new President Lyndon Johnson. What would you do? If only the Cubans were involved then you might simply bomb the island back to the stone ages. But what if the nuclear armed Soviets were implicated as well? E.B. Held brings the Kennedy Assassination to life, including photos and walking tours of key sites in Washington, New Orleans, and Dallas. A retired CIA operations officer and former Director of Intelligence and Counterintelligence at the Department of Energy, Held provides a straightforward explanation based on undisputed historical facts of the relationship between Oswald and the Soviet, Cuban, and American intelligence services.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781482684162
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
In the highly emotional period following the tragic 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, indications that the Soviet KGB and/or the Cuban DGI intelligence services had clandestine operational relationships with the assassin Lee Harvey Oswald were suppressed by Soviet and Cuban as well as American authorities. Had the authorities not done so, the situation could have spun out of control and a nuclear holocaust might well have resulted. As more and more information has been revealed, especially since the end of the Cold War, the existence of separate KGB and DGI operational relationships with Oswald is obvious to experienced intelligence officers. So, imagine the panic of Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev 13 months after the Cuban Missile Crisis when he learned that a low level KGB spy named Oswald had just assassinated the President of the United States. No, the KGB did not direct the assassination but yes, the assassin Oswald had worked for the KGB. Imagine the reaction of Cuba's Fidel Castro, who knew that Kennedy personally supported persistent CIA efforts to kill him and had expressly warned the Americans that he was prepared to retaliate in kind. Yes, Oswald had offered to attempt killing Kennedy on Fidel's behalf but did Cuban intelligence officers ever imagine that Oswald might actually succeed? And imagine that you were America's new President Lyndon Johnson. What would you do? If only the Cubans were involved then you might simply bomb the island back to the stone ages. But what if the nuclear armed Soviets were implicated as well? E.B. Held brings the Kennedy Assassination to life, including photos and walking tours of key sites in Washington, New Orleans, and Dallas. A retired CIA operations officer and former Director of Intelligence and Counterintelligence at the Department of Energy, Held provides a straightforward explanation based on undisputed historical facts of the relationship between Oswald and the Soviet, Cuban, and American intelligence services.
Historical Dictionary of Chinese Intelligence
Author: I. C. Smith
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538130203
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 523
Book Description
Historical Dictionary of Chinese Intelligence, Second Edition covers the history of Chinese Intelligence from 400 B.C. to modern times. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on the agencies and agents, the operations and equipment, the tradecraft and jargon, and many of the countries involved.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538130203
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 523
Book Description
Historical Dictionary of Chinese Intelligence, Second Edition covers the history of Chinese Intelligence from 400 B.C. to modern times. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on the agencies and agents, the operations and equipment, the tradecraft and jargon, and many of the countries involved.
New Mexico
Author: Richard Melzer
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423616332
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
A pictorial celebration of New Mexico's history and landscape. In celebration of New Mexico's statehood centenial, Richard Melzer focuses on the various social and political elements that have made the Land of Enchantment what it is today. Filled with images that document the past hundred years, New Mexico is a photographic delight accompanied by brief insightful essays that leave the reader in no doubt of a history that is both imposing and exciting in its scope. This book is also an official product of the state's centennial celebration. Richard Anthony Melzer is a professor of history at the University of New Mexico Valencia Campus. He is a former president of the Historical Society of New Mexico and is the author of many books and articles on twentieth-century New Mexico history.
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423616332
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
A pictorial celebration of New Mexico's history and landscape. In celebration of New Mexico's statehood centenial, Richard Melzer focuses on the various social and political elements that have made the Land of Enchantment what it is today. Filled with images that document the past hundred years, New Mexico is a photographic delight accompanied by brief insightful essays that leave the reader in no doubt of a history that is both imposing and exciting in its scope. This book is also an official product of the state's centennial celebration. Richard Anthony Melzer is a professor of history at the University of New Mexico Valencia Campus. He is a former president of the Historical Society of New Mexico and is the author of many books and articles on twentieth-century New Mexico history.
The General and the Genius
Author: James Kunetka
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1621573850
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
With a blinding flash in the New Mexico desert in the summer of 1945, the world was changed forever. The bomb that ushered in the atomic age was the product of one of history's most improbable partnerships. The General and the Genius reveals how two extraordinary men pulled off the greatest scientific feat of the twentieth century. Leslie Richard Groves of the Army Corps of Engineers, who had made his name by building the Pentagon in record time and under budget, was made overlord of the impossibly vast scientific enterprise known as the Manhattan Project. His mission: to beat the Nazis to the atomic bomb. So he turned to the nation's preeminent theoretical physicist, J. Robert Oppenheimer—the chain-smoking, martini-quaffing son of wealthy Jewish immigrants, whose background was riddled with communist associations—Groves's opposite in nearly every respect. In their three-year collaboration, the iron-willed general and the visionary scientist led a brilliant team in a secret mountaintop lab and built the fearsome weapons that ended the war but introduced the human race to unimaginable new terrors. And at the heart of this most momentous work of World War II is the story of two extraordinary men—the general and the genius.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1621573850
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
With a blinding flash in the New Mexico desert in the summer of 1945, the world was changed forever. The bomb that ushered in the atomic age was the product of one of history's most improbable partnerships. The General and the Genius reveals how two extraordinary men pulled off the greatest scientific feat of the twentieth century. Leslie Richard Groves of the Army Corps of Engineers, who had made his name by building the Pentagon in record time and under budget, was made overlord of the impossibly vast scientific enterprise known as the Manhattan Project. His mission: to beat the Nazis to the atomic bomb. So he turned to the nation's preeminent theoretical physicist, J. Robert Oppenheimer—the chain-smoking, martini-quaffing son of wealthy Jewish immigrants, whose background was riddled with communist associations—Groves's opposite in nearly every respect. In their three-year collaboration, the iron-willed general and the visionary scientist led a brilliant team in a secret mountaintop lab and built the fearsome weapons that ended the war but introduced the human race to unimaginable new terrors. And at the heart of this most momentous work of World War II is the story of two extraordinary men—the general and the genius.