The Ugly American

by Eugene Burdick, William Lederer · first published 1958

The Ugly American is a 1958 political novel by Eugene Burdick and William Lederer that depicts the failures of the U.S. diplomatic corps in Southeast Asia. The book caused a sensation in diplomatic circles and had major political implications. The Peace Corps was established during the Kennedy administration partly as a result of the book. The bestseller has remained continuously in print and is one of the most influential American political novels.

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Original language:

English

Reader rating:

★ 3.5 / 5 (2 on Open Library)

Year page:

1958