Direct Action: A Covert War Thriller
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Summary
Direct Action: A Covert War Thriller by John Weisman is a history book that adds background to its subject. This edition is listed as 2005 • Harpercollins • 355 pages.
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Makes the most sense if you are after context, grounding, and a subject that rewards curiosity over speed.
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Exact edition: Hardcover · ISBN-13 9780060757519
Worth buying if: You need a history book that does not feel like a textbook.
Skip it if: You want a lighter and faster read.
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This book adds background and explanation to a historical subject.
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Hardcover: ISBN-13 9780060757519
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