Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War
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Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War
By Steve Sheinkin
Edition
Hardcover edition
PublisherMacmillanImprintRoaring BrookISBN
9781596439528
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National Book Award, 2015 Finalist, Young People’s Literature
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Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War
National Book Award, 2015 Finalist, Young People’s Literature
On June 13, 1971, the New York Times announced that a secret history of the Vietnam War existed. Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked the documents, was soon called “the most dangerous man in America.” List of works cited. Source notes. Index. Black-and-white photographs.
Title alpha Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War
Level History High
Pages Count 384
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Daniel Ellsberg (1931- ). Pentagon Papers. Whistle blowing. Rand Corporation. Vietnam War (1961-1975). Twentieth-century history. U.S. government and politics.
SRC Level 5.700000
SRC Points 16.000000
Lexile 890L
Trim Size 6" x 9"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
JLG Release Date Oct 2015
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
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