For those less informed about its history, is there any transparent accounting of ARPA's cost-vs-success during its initial decades that you recommend reading?

For those less informed about its history, is there any transparent accounting of ARPA's cost-vs-success during its initial decades that you recommend reading? I am only marginally familiar with some of the 'big-impact wins' that are frequently mentioned, so I would love to read a comprehensive analysis of its accomplishments.