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The golden thread : the Cold War and the mysterious death of Dag Hammarskjöld /

A true story of spies and intrigue surrounding one of the most enduring unsolved mysteries of the twentieth century, investigative reporter Ravi Somaiya uncovers the story behind the death of renowned diplomat and UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Somaiya, Ravi (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Twelve, [2020]
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Hammarskjöld, Dag, > 1905-1961 > Death and burial.
United Nations > Congo (Democratic Republic)
Congo (Democratic Republic) > History > Civil War, 1960-1965.
Africa > Foreign relations > 1945-1960.
Africa > Foreign relations > 1960-
Cold War.
TRUE CRIME / Espionage.
POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Diplomacy.
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Intelligence & Espionage.
Table of Contents:
  • When they killed him
  • "That's independence"
  • "Swindled, cheated and abused"
  • "The galaxy of good and evil talents"
  • "The inevitable result will at best be chaos"
  • "You there! I am a witch"
  • "Very straightforward action"
  • "He can rationalize all actions"
  • "No half-measures"
  • "We are all dying"
  • "Ja må han leva"
  • "Overhead Ndola, descending, confirm"
  • "A light pinkish red"
  • "The ace of spades"
  • "Sparks, sparks in the sky"
  • "Next of kin"
  • "Why, if it isn't that nice Mr. Smith"
  • "It was not a normal flying accident"
  • "Black hole"
  • "Position L"
  • "Other and more logical explanations"
  • "I have never been hit so hard in my life before"
  • "Oh my God, they've done it!"
  • "I need your help desperately on this"
  • "The truth about the events"
  • "Mr. X"
  • "If you refuse we have orders to use force"
  • "Cornered on a patch of gold"
  • "We are going to teach them."
  • "The page is gone"
  • "A state secret"
  • "Never believe anything until it is officially denied."
  • "I've hit it. There are flames"
  • "Kaleidoscope"
  • "OPERATION TO BE KNOWN AS CELESTE"
  • "For repair of your tumble drier. Phone Nick on 970890"
  • "We did it."
  • "Flail chest"
  • "Buzzed"
  • "Other interference"
  • "Pilot stated after attacking with rockets and machine guns he would return and attack again."