Blum's classic is now presented in German for the first time. The interventions of the USA and the CIA are depicted country by country and analyzed in their historical context. Blum supports his arguments with extensive references. It is an exciting and shocking document about the foreign policy of the US administration since World War II. Blum dispels false notions about the noble goals of the USA. He exposes the web of lies surrounding the reasons for intervention in the name of democracy. All mere pretexts for maintaining hegemonic power.