num_pages: 734
description: The first comprehensive biography of Robert S. McNamara follows his road to secretary of defense, where, during the 1960s, he shaped nuclear policy and orchestrated U.S. involvement in Vietnam. 40,000 first printing. $40,000 ad/promo. Tour.
language: English
title: Promise and Power: The Life and Times of Robert McNamara
titlecomplete: Promise and Power: The Life and Times of Robert McNamara
characters: Robert McNamara
genres: Biography, History, Politics, American History, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 47
publisher: Diane Pub Co