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Moscow Rules: The Secret CIA Tactics That Helped America Win the Cold War (Paperback, 2020)

Moscow Rules: The Secret CIA Tactics That Helped America Win the Cold War (Paperback, 2020)

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Our take on the Moscow Rules: The Secret CIA Tactics That Helped America Win the Cold War (Paperback, 2020)

Moscow Rules is Antonio Mendez's follow-up to The Master of Disguise, built around the CIA's Cold War tradecraft manual of the same name. Mendez, the former CIA disguise chief, pairs the rules with stories of operations in Soviet Moscow, where every move was watched. It is a short, anecdote-driven book rather than a deep history, so readers wanting a full account of Cold War espionage may find it thin next to longer histories. It suits readers who liked Argo or spy memoirs and want the craft details behind them.

Best forSpy and espionage memoir readersFans of Argo and The Master of DisguiseReaders curious about CIA tradecraftCasual nonfiction readers wanting short chapters
Pros
  • Insider view from a career CIA officer
  • Tradecraft rules explained with real operations
  • Short chapters that read quickly
  • Companion to Mendez's earlier memoir
Cons
  • Light on depth and historical context
  • Anecdotes repeat material from his other books
  • Little new for readers who know the Moscow Rules already
  • Some stories feel padded

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Moscow Rules: The Secret CIA Tactics That Helped America Win the Cold War (Paperback, 2020) price history

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What reviewers say

Readers who enjoy spy memoirs call it an entertaining, quick look at Cold War tradecraft from someone who lived it. Others say it retreads ground covered in Mendez's earlier books and lacks the depth of a full history.

What people mention
  • TradecraftPraisedReaders like the concrete CIA techniques and rules explained through real operations.
  • DepthCriticisedSome say the book skims the history and leaves out context.
  • RepetitionCriticisedReaders of The Master of Disguise note overlapping stories.
  • PacingPraisedShort chapters make it a quick, easy read.

About the Moscow Rules: The Secret CIA Tactics That Helped America Win the Cold War (Paperback, 2020)

Any Mendez, Antonio enthusiast might want to read this book, if you haven't already. Looking for a book in English? Then this might be the thing for you.

Specifications

Format
PaperbackSource
Language
EnglishSource
Release Year
2020Source
Publisher
PublicAffairsSource

Questions and answers

Is this the same as The Master of Disguise?
No. It is a separate book built around the Moscow Rules, though some stories overlap with Mendez's earlier memoir.
Do I need to read Argo or his first book first?
No. It stands alone, but readers who liked Argo or The Master of Disguise will get more from it.
Is it a full history of Cold War espionage?
No. It is a short, anecdote-led account of tradecraft and specific operations, not a comprehensive history.
What format is this edition?
It is the 2020 paperback from PublicAffairs, in English.
Who is the author?
Antonio Mendez, a former CIA officer and disguise specialist whose work inspired the film Argo.
Where is the Moscow Rules: The Secret CIA Tactics That Helped America Win the Cold War (Paperback, 2020) cheapest?
At alibris, for $7.66, 27% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Moscow Rules: The Secret CIA Tactics That Helped America Win the Cold War (Paperback, 2020)?
5 stores we checked sell it, including alibris, Walmart, Target, Kobo, Booksamillion.

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Genre
Biographies & MemoirsSource
Release Date
2020-05Source