Masters of Deceit is a book written by J. Edgar Hoover, the former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in which he exposes the history and tactics of communism in America. Published in 1958, the book provides a detailed account of the Communist Party's efforts to infiltrate American society and government, beginning with their early roots in the 1920s and 1930s.Hoover argues that communism is a dangerous ideology that seeks to undermine American democracy and freedom, and he provides evidence of the party's efforts to manipulate and deceive the American public. He also outlines the ways in which the Communist Party has used propaganda, subversion, and espionage to advance their agenda.In addition to exposing the tactics of communism, Hoover also offers advice on how to fight it. He emphasizes the importance of vigilance and education, and he encourages Americans to be aware of the danger of communist propaganda and to actively resist it.Overall, Masters of Deceit is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the threat of communism in America, written by one of the most prominent law enforcement officials in the country's history.This is a new release of the original 1958 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.