Secret Empire: Eisenhower, the CIA, and the Hidden Story of America's Space Espionage

Before NASA's triumphs came a covert space race you never learnt about in school. This riveting exposé reveals how Eisenhower and the CIA pioneered America's secret satellite surveillance program, launching spy satellites while the world watched rockets fail publicly. It's Cold War history at its most thrilling—complete with clandestine operations, political manoeuvring, and the brilliant minds who changed espionage forever. Perfect for history buffs who love their geopolitics with a side of intrigue.