Until march 2003 he was a career member of the senior executive service, having begun his federal service in 1973 in the office of the. Mar 22, 2004 there is no man who knows more about it than richard clarke, the former counterterrorism czar for both george w. Richard a clarke books list of books by richard a clarke. If that dangle happened, bin ladens accepting asylum clearly did not, p. Richard clarke has been one of americas foremost experts on counterterrorism measures for more than two decades. When richard clarke apologized for 911, he never thought that there would be so many more government failures in so short a time, but climate change, katrina, the struggle with al qaeda, the insecurity in cyberspace, and the failure of homeland security all bespeak a larger. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
Despite his slightly smug tone, richard clarke offers a devastating critique of george w bush in against all enemies, says john kampfner. Racing from the remote, warscarred landscapes of the middle east to the bloodsoaked chaos of the u. Mar, 2020 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. From the moment the bush team took office and decided to retain clarke in his post as the counterterrorism czar, clarke tried to persuade them to. Books the fifth domain against all enemies richard a. Against all enemies is a fascinating book about the recent history of terrorism during the presidential years of bush senior, bill clinton and george w. His 2010 volume cyber war, coauthored with rob knake, was a washington post bestseller and acknowledged as an early and foundational book in the field. What clarke knew and when he knew it the new york times.
Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The most controversial incident in against all enemies deals with the presidents eagerness to link the sept. Against all enemies, by richard clarke ontheissues. It is a rarity among washingtoninsider memoirs its a thumping good read. Thats the message in this provocative sequel to against all enemies. His seminal work on terrorism and al qaeda, against all enemies, was a number one ny times best seller. Every concerned american should read this startling and explosive book that offers.
About the author richard clarke was appointed by president clinton as the first national coordinator for security, infrastructure protection, and counterterrorism in may 1998 and continued. Against all enemies the explosive international bestseller with allnew excerpts from richard clarkes dramatic public testimony, and revealing corroboration from the 911 commission report from the 911 commission report. Apr 11, 2004 the most controversial incident in against all enemies deals with the presidents eagerness to link the sept. Clarke, author, richard clarke, read by, read by the author. Pdf against all enemies download full pdf book download. Mar 26, 2004 most disturbing of all are clarke s revelations about the bush administrations lack of interest in al qaeda prior to september 11. He is the author of ten previous novels, including the warbirds, power curve, against all enemies, edge of honor, and the trojan sea, all published by avon books. Since leaving government, clarke has authored nine books, including the international bestseller, against all enemies, and his latest, the fifth domain.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months. The former white house counterterrorism czar offers a disturbing insiders view of americas war on terror, both before and after september 11th, including what went right or wrong, the operations of the al qaeda network, the department of homeland security, and other crucial aspects of what the bush administration is. The one person who knows more about usama bin laden and al qaeda than anyone else in this country, richard clarke has devoted two decades of his professional life to combating terrorism. Bush from the point of view from insider and counterterrorism czar richard a. His 2010 volume cyber war, coauthored with rob knake, was a washington post bestseller and acknowledged as an early and foundational book in.
Against all enemies, is one of the most important books in the history of the united states. Buy this book a few bars of heavy, ominoussounding orchestral. Bush and bill clinton, the man who has led our efforts against al qaeda and all other terrorist enemies for years, serving under seven presidents and in the white house for george h. Bush and donald rumsfeld and others, tired of media reports of fundraising and poll results instead of policy issues. At, you can see the view of every candidate on every issue. Richard clarke was appointed by president clinton as the first national coordinator for security, infrastructure protection, and counterterrorism in may 1998 and continued in that position under george w. His thousands of pages feature many stories about american presidents, and describe the ways those men made the office. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. The bush administration has squandered the opportunity to eliminate al qaedaa new al qaeda has emerged and is growing stronger, in part because of our own actions and inactions. Until march 2003 he was a career member of the senior executive service, having begun his federal service in 1973 in the office of the secretary of defense, as an analyst on nuclear. From the moment the bush team took office and decided to retain clarke in his post as the counterterrorism czar, clarke tried to persuade them to take al qaeda as seriously as had bill clinton. During the week of the initial publication of against all enemies, clarke was featured on 60 minutes, testified before the 911 commission, and touched off a raging controversy over how the presidential administration handled the threat of terrorism and the post911 geopolitical landscape.
A former weapons system operator, richard herman was a member of the united states air force for twentyone years, until he retired in 1983 with the rank of major. There is no man who knows more about it than richard clarke, the former counterterrorism czar for both george w. This is former national security advisor clarkes third book following against all enemies. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. In against all enemies clarke writes, it is certainly possible that iraqi agents dangled the possibility of asylum in iraq before bin laden at some point when everyone knew that the u. On the day of the meeting september 4, 2001, clarke sent rice an impassioned personal note. Richard clarke writes a detailed account of how president george w. Richard clarke served seven presidents and worked inside the white house for george h. From the first thrilling chapter, which takes readers into the white house center of operations on september 11, through his final negative assessment of george w. Excellent report on the workings of the us government with emphasis on internal security. Clarke, 9780743268233, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
He has served under four presidents from both parties, beginning in ronald reagans state department becoming americas first counterterrorism czar under bill clinton and. Against all enemies the explosive international bestseller with all new excerpts from richard clarke s dramatic public testimony, and revealing corroboration from the 911 commission report from the 911 commission report. Most disturbing of all are clarkes revelations about the bush administrations lack of interest in al qaeda prior to september 11. Mar 26, 2004 in sting of the drone, bestselling author richard a. Against all enemies, by richard clarke, dated 2000. He also provides a glaring account of the mad white house rush to war in iraq. In sting of the drone, bestselling author richard a. Clarkes books include both nonfiction 5 and fiction 4. In this book clarke outlines his idea of a more effective u. Clarke pointed out that his book had been finished since the previous year. Inside americas war on terro feb 23, 2012 by mahdi1rayattnet.
Mar 22, 2004 against all enemies is a fascinating book about the recent history of terrorism during the presidential years of bush senior, bill clinton and george w. Clarke has 16 books on goodreads with 21551 ratings. Clarke draws on his decadeslong experience at the very highest levels of national security to craft a thrilling novel that has the feel of nonfiction, taking us behind closed doors to meet the men and women who protect americaand those who seek to do us harm. Against all enemies by richard herman nook book ebook. It is in many ways a tougher opponent than the original threat we faced before september 11, and we are not doing what is necessary to make america safe from that threat. Clarke sounds a timely and chilling warning about americas vulnerability in a terrifying new international conflictcyber war. Few political memoirs have made such a dramatic entrance as that by richard a. Heres a quote from page 97 of richard clarke s book. His nonfiction books include your government failed you, against all enemies, cyber war with robert k. With allnew excerpts from richard clarkes dramatic public testimony, and revealing corroboration from the 911 commission report from the 911 commission report. Some alleged that clarke had published the book to win a spot in a possible john kerry administration. The book was in the news for days afterward and sold. Against all enemies military wiki fandom powered by wikia.
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