Traitors The Worst Act of Treason in American History from Benedict Arnold to Robert Hans

by Sale, Richard

• ISBN13: 9780425191859
• ISBN10: 0425191850
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-11-04
• Publisher: Berkley Trade

Summary

In this time of great patriotism, no crime seems more heinous than that of treason. Yet many of us understand little of the full impact of treasonous acts, and the price our nation has paid for them. In this book, award-winning journalist Richard Sale recounts the stories of those whose actions betrayed America and put the safety of every citizen at risk, from Benedict Arnold, whose name has become a synonym for traitor, to Robert Hanssen, the FBI staffer who sold secrets to the KGB for 22 years. Included, along with photographs, are thoughtful explorations on the motives and the mindsets of Robert Hanssen, John Wilkes Booth, and others, in fascinating, detailed accounts of the worst acts of treason ever committed against America.

Author Biography

Richard Sale covers terrorism and counterintelligence for UPI, has won the National Press Club Award, and appears frequently on television.

Table of Contents

Preface
The Makings of a Traitor	p. 1
The Traitor as Hero: Benedict Arnold	p. 15
The Traitor as Assassin: John Wilkes Booth	p. 63
The Traitor as Idealist: Chambers and Bentley	p. 109
The Traitor as Petty Thief and National Catastrophe: John Walker Jr.	p. 175
The Traitor as Proteus and Government Agent: Robert Hanssen	p. 253
Notes	p. 285
Bibliography	p. 299
Index	p. 303
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