El Jefe De Los Espias - Juan Fernandez & Javier... Apr 2026

It covers critical moments in modern Spanish history, including the 23-F attempted coup , the fight against ETA terrorism , the "dirty war" (GAL), and the personal relationships between the intelligence chief and figures like King Juan Carlos I , Felipe González , and Adolfo Suárez .

Manglano is often considered the "father of modern Spanish intelligence". The book reveals how he professionalized the service while managing explosive political secrets that could have toppled governments. About the Authors El jefe de los espias - Juan Fernandez & Javier...

A prominent journalist and writer, currently the Deputy Director of the Spanish newspaper ABC . It covers critical moments in modern Spanish history,

This refers to the bestselling investigative book ( The Head of Spies ), co-authored by journalists Juan Fernández-Miranda and Javier Chicote . About the Authors A prominent journalist and writer,

An award-winning investigative reporter for ABC , known for uncovering major political and economic corruption scandals.

Published in October 2021 by , the work is a definitive biography of General Emilio Alonso Manglano , the director of Spain's intelligence service ( CESID , now CNI) from 1981 to 1995. Key Details of the Book