Books Behind the Iron Curtain: Cold War & CIA’s Covert Cultural Campaign in CIA Book Club
In this episode of TOI Bookmark, non-fiction author and journalist Charlie English talks about his latest book The CIA Book Club, which explores the clandestine efforts of the CIA to distribute banned literature in the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War. Through interviews and extensive research, English reveals the intricate network of publishers and distributors, highlighting the significant role of women in the underground movement. The book delves into the impact of this cultural warfare on the eventual collapse of communist regimes.
In this episode of TOI Bookmark, non-fiction author and journalist Charlie English talks about his latest book The CIA Book Club, which explores the clandestine efforts of the CIA to distribute banned literature in the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War. Through interviews and extensive research, English reveals the intricate network of publishers and distributors, highlighting the significant role of women in the underground movement. The book delves into the impact of this cultural warfare on the eventual collapse of communist regimes.
