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The Ugly American

Pages
267
Published
1960
Language
English

Synopsis

This fictional account exposes the missteps of American foreign policy in a Southeast Asian country, reminiscent of Vietnam. Follow an American Ambassador as he navigates the local elite, oblivious to the growing unrest among the rural population. His actions inadvertently pave the way for Soviet influence and the seeds of conflict.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (1)
Violence

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