- Category: Books » Young Adult Non-Fiction » History - Military & Wars
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- Publisher: Simon & Schuster
- ISBN: 0689862318
- WAPI (Tower ID): 100139737
- Release Date: September 27, 2005
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #77446 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #4484 in Young Adult Non-Fiction (See Top 100 Young Adult Non-Fiction Bestsellers)
- #9 in History - Military & Wars (See Top 100 History - Military & Wars Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "Ten Thousand Days Of Thunder" by Philip Caputo to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Ten Thousand Days Of Thunder"Browse more products related to "Philip Caputo"Review"In this truly multifaceted presentation of the conflict, both on the front lines and on the home front, Caputo has produced what is at once an overview and a sensitive, resonant picture of the war...Caputo's prose is clear and direct, and the award-winning photos, both black and white and color, add an immediacy that sets this title apart from more conventional treatments. The glossary is detailed and informative, and the bibliography is a veritable gold mine of sound sources." Publisher's noteProvides young readers with an in-depth examination of the Vietnam War through a review of its significant events and battles as well as the social unrest caused by it in the United States, with profiles of the major players of the period, including Ho Chi Minh and Richard Nixon. AnnotationFrom a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, this clear, picture-filled survey of the Vietnam War, starting with the history of 20th-century communism and pre-American involvement and ending with the war's residual effects, gives the views of almost everyone involved, including both American soldiers and Viet Cong. Explorations of the many different parts of the war, from the DMZ to the American draft, as well as profiles of influential political leaders, such as Richard Nixon and General Vo Nguyen Giap, are included. Accompanied by photographs and maps. Named a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2005. If You Enjoy "Ten Thousand Days Of Thunder (Hardcover)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Ten Thousand Days Of Thunder (Hardcover)" by Philip Caputo (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! History - Military & Wars BestsellersYoung Adult Non-Fiction Bestselling Books
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