Imperial History of the CIA with Hugh Wilford | SpyCast

Описание: 🎙️ Distinguished CIA historian Hugh Wilford reveals the untold imperial origins of America's most famous intelligence agency. From "Wild" Bill Donovan's British connections to the elite Groton School's influence on CIA leadership, discover how imperial legacies shaped modern American espionage.

In this SpyCast episode, Wilford explores:
➡️ Imperial influences on American intelligence operations
➡️ Unknown stories behind the CIA's formation
➡️ British impact on early CIA structure
➡️ Cultural connections between education and espionage
➡️ New perspectives on established CIA narratives

📚 Featured Book: "The CIA: An Imperial History" by Hugh Wilford

Host: Dr. Andrew Hammond, Historian & Curator at the International Spy Museum

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HOST - Dr. Andrew Hammond, Ph.D. is Historian & Curator at the International Spy Museum, home of the world's preeminent collection of intelligence-related artifacts. He is author of the forthcoming book: "Struggles for Freedom": Afghanistan & US Foreign Policy Since 1979.

The International Spy Museum (SPY) is an independent nonprofit museum which documents the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of espionage. It holds the largest collection of international espionage artifacts on public display. To plan a visit to the International Spy Museum: https://www.spymuseum.org/