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The Ten Thousand Day War: Vietnam:1945-1975 by Michael MacLear ➤ St. Martin's Press 1981 1st Ed
The Ten Thousand Day War: Vietnam:1945-1975 by Michael MacLear St. Martin's Press 1981 First Edition
Title: The Ten Thousand Day War: Vietnam: 1945-1975
Author: Michael MacLear
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: St. Martin's Press 1981
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0312790945
Size: 6.25 X 9.5 X 1.5 * 368 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket: More than six years have passed since the departure of the last U.S. helicopter from Saigon; it is time both to remember and perhaps for the first time to understand what happened over the thirty-year-long Vietnam War, and how and why. Michael Maclear, the first western TV correspondent to report from Hanoi, has written a history of the Vietnam War incorporating interviews by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Peter Arnett that attempts this enormous task without apportioning praise or blame.
The book (basis for a major TV series) includes the words of every major political and military participant: exclusive interviews with generals, policy advisors, heads of state and diplomats of all sides and nationalities-more than one hundred in all- as well as many combatants and their families. The scope of the book lends it a dramatic as well as historic force: first-person narratives of the fall of Dien Bien Phu; the plot to overthrow Ngo Dinh Diem; the Tet Offensive; the fight for Khe Sanh; policy vacillation, social disruption, changing goals and expectations-overlapping versions of the same events from those in power as well as those on the scene give a perspective on the war's events unlikely ever to be equaled. The Ten Thousand Day War is a monumental accomplishment, one that will fill the reader with the pity and terror that accompany all great tragedy, together with the conviction that this is the way it really happened.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Michael Maclear has reported from most of the world's nations during his twenty-five years as a television correspondent. He was the first reporter to interview American prisoners in North Vietnam. His behind-the-scenes reports were syndicated world-wide by The New York Times and his film reports used in more than 90 nations.
Overall Condition: Very good: The book does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. There is no obvious damage to the cover the dust jacket (with minor wear and tear) is included. There are no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. It may have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover as well as very minimal wear and tear. See images.
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Title: The Ten Thousand Day War: Vietnam: 1945-1975
Author: Michael MacLear
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: St. Martin's Press 1981
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0312790945
Size: 6.25 X 9.5 X 1.5 * 368 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket: More than six years have passed since the departure of the last U.S. helicopter from Saigon; it is time both to remember and perhaps for the first time to understand what happened over the thirty-year-long Vietnam War, and how and why. Michael Maclear, the first western TV correspondent to report from Hanoi, has written a history of the Vietnam War incorporating interviews by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Peter Arnett that attempts this enormous task without apportioning praise or blame.
The book (basis for a major TV series) includes the words of every major political and military participant: exclusive interviews with generals, policy advisors, heads of state and diplomats of all sides and nationalities-more than one hundred in all- as well as many combatants and their families. The scope of the book lends it a dramatic as well as historic force: first-person narratives of the fall of Dien Bien Phu; the plot to overthrow Ngo Dinh Diem; the Tet Offensive; the fight for Khe Sanh; policy vacillation, social disruption, changing goals and expectations-overlapping versions of the same events from those in power as well as those on the scene give a perspective on the war's events unlikely ever to be equaled. The Ten Thousand Day War is a monumental accomplishment, one that will fill the reader with the pity and terror that accompany all great tragedy, together with the conviction that this is the way it really happened.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Michael Maclear has reported from most of the world's nations during his twenty-five years as a television correspondent. He was the first reporter to interview American prisoners in North Vietnam. His behind-the-scenes reports were syndicated world-wide by The New York Times and his film reports used in more than 90 nations.
Overall Condition: Very good: The book does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. There is no obvious damage to the cover the dust jacket (with minor wear and tear) is included. There are no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. It may have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover as well as very minimal wear and tear. See images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.22 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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