Description
A chronicling of CIA operative Edward Lansdale, this biography definitively reframes our understanding of the Vietnam war.
About the Author
A senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and renowned military historian, Max Boot is a regular contributor to the New York Times and other publications. Author of two previous books, he lives in New York.
Reviews
Judicious and absorbing * New York Times Book Review *
Controversial in some of its conclusions, perhaps, as Lansdale's arguments were in their day, and essential reading for students of military policy and the Vietnam conflict * Kirkus Reviews *
A thoroughly engaging and enlightening biography * Military History Monthly *
I couldn't stop reading this -- Karl Marlantes, author of Matterhorn
A fascinating portrait of Lansdale... superb' -- Philip Caputo, author of A Rumor of War
Brilliant... offers important lessons for the present day' -- David Petraeus, former Director of CIA
Provides new perspective on a murky period in American history * Choice magazine *
Awards
Runner-up for Pulitzer Prize (Biography) 2019.
Book Information
ISBN 9781788542685
Author Max Boot
Format Paperback
Page Count 800
Imprint Apollo
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC