A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam

Author(s): Neil Sheehan

Non-Fiction

Lt Colonel John Paul Vann went to Vietnam in 1962, but soon became appalled by the slaughter, leaking his pessimistic assessments to the US press corps in Saigon. Neil Sheehan was among them, and became fascinated by the angry Vann, befriended him, and followed his tragic and reckless career.

General Information

  • : 9780712666565
  • : Random House UK
  • : PIMLICO - TRADE
  • : 1.04
  • : 01 November 1998
  • : 231mm X 157mm X 59mm
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Neil Sheehan
  • : Paperback
  • : 959.7043092
  • : 16pp b&w halftones
  • : 16pp b&w halftones

More About The Product

Winner of Pulitzer Prize General Non-Fiction Category 1989.