{"product_id":"a-bright-shining-lie-folio-society-2577","title":"A Bright Shining Lie","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Bright Shining Lie, John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam by Neil Sheehan. (2v.). Introduced by George Packer. Frontispiece and 32 pages of colour and black \u0026amp; white images per volume. 5 integrated maps. Three-quarter bound in brown title blocked cloth, with B\u0026amp;W image printed cloth front boards. Brown endpapers. Brown slipcase printed with a wrap-around monochrome photo. 1,040 pages in total. 26.3x18.3cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA powerful account of the Vietnam War, this book examines the conflict through the life and career of John Paul Vann, an American military adviser whose experiences reflected the hopes, contradictions and failures of the United States' involvement in Vietnam. Through his story, the book explores the complexities of war, the challenges of counterinsurgency, the cultural misunderstandings between nations, and the difficult realities faced by soldiers and civilians alike. A deeply researched and compelling examination of ambition, leadership and the devastating consequences of a prolonged conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folio Vault","offers":[{"title":"Very Good","offer_id":55216705143123,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Good","offer_id":55421255614803,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/thefoliovault.com\/products\/a-bright-shining-lie-folio-society-2577","provider":"Folio Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}