The FBI: A Centennial History, 1908-2008
- ISBN-10
- 016080955X
- ISBN-13
- 9780160809552
- Series
- The FBI
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 124
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- Government Printing Office
- Authors
- Robert S. Mueller, John J. Miller, Michael P. Kortan
Description
Traces the FBI's journey from fledgling startup to one of the most respected names in national security, taking you on a walk through the seven key chapters in Bureau history. It features overviews of more than 40 famous cases and an extensive collection of photographs.
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