Up from the Ranks: The Autobiography of William L. Langer

[No place]: William L. Langer, 1975.

Price: $750.00

Softcover. Quarto. 403pp. Quarter canvas and printed paper red wrappers. A few small stains on the wrappers, small tear on rear wrap, else near fine. Inscribed on the titlepage: "For Carroll and Marjorie Pratt with warmest regards, William L. Langer". Autobiography of the chairman of the History Department at Harvard University, during World War II he served as head of the Research and Analysis branch of the Office of Strategic Services. After the War he organized the office of National Estimates for the CIA, and later served on the Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board. Apparently meant for private distribution, *OCLC* nonetheless locates ten copies.

Item #397419

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Item #397419 Up from the Ranks: The Autobiography of William L. Langer. William L. LANGER.