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Richard M. Fried

A Genius for Confusion: Joseph R. McCarthy and the Politics of Deceit

A Genius for Confusion: Joseph R. McCarthy and the Politics of Deceit

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Joseph R. McCarthy's biography reveals his sensationalism and gullibility, with episodes of CIA "ops" and his search for Soviet security chief Lavrenti Beria in Spain. The book offers a multi-focal perspective on McCarthy's political and institutional setting, full of drama.

Format: Hardback
Length: 434 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc


Joseph R. McCarthy's new biography reveals how his campaign against American Communists prioritized sensation over truth. McCarthy often abandoned his pursuit of Reds to engage in anti-communist critics, using loud accusations and covert gossip. He was vulnerable to con artists, leading to wild goose chases. The book, written by historian Fried, draws on over a decade of research from various sources, including McCarthy's papers, forty-seven Senate colleagues' records, journalists, observers, and activists. It highlights dramatic episodes such as a CIA "op" against McCarthy and his quest for Soviet security chief Lavrenti Beria in Spain. This multi-focal perspective on McCarthy's political and institutional environment is filled with drama.

Weight: 735g
Dimension: 238 x 160 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538145777

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