The Vietnam War:A Concise International History

A Concise International History

Nonfiction, History, Military, Vietnam War, Asian
Cover of the book The Vietnam War:A Concise International History by Mark Atwood Lawrence, Oxford University Press, USA
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Mark Atwood Lawrence ISBN: 9780199793150
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Publication: July 2, 2008
Imprint: Oxford University Press Language: English
Author: Mark Atwood Lawrence
ISBN: 9780199793150
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication: July 2, 2008
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Language: English

Hailed as a "pithy and compelling account of an intensely relevant topic" (Kirkus Reviews), this wide-ranging volume offers a superb account of a key moment in modern U.S. and world history. Drawing upon the latest research in archives in China, Russia, and Vietnam, Mark Lawrence creates an extraordinary, panoramic view of all sides of the war. His narrative begins well before American forces set foot in Vietnam, delving into French colonialism's contribution to the 1945 Vietnamese revolution, and revealing how the Cold War concerns of the 1950s led the United States to back the French. The heart of the book covers the "American war," ranging from the overthrow of Ngo Dinh Diem and the impact of the Tet Offensive to Nixon's expansion of the war into Cambodia and Laos, and the final peace agreement of 1973. Finally, Lawrence examines the aftermath of the war, from the momentous liberalization--"Doi Moi"--in Vietnam to the enduring legacy of this infamous war in American books, films, and political debate.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Hailed as a "pithy and compelling account of an intensely relevant topic" (Kirkus Reviews), this wide-ranging volume offers a superb account of a key moment in modern U.S. and world history. Drawing upon the latest research in archives in China, Russia, and Vietnam, Mark Lawrence creates an extraordinary, panoramic view of all sides of the war. His narrative begins well before American forces set foot in Vietnam, delving into French colonialism's contribution to the 1945 Vietnamese revolution, and revealing how the Cold War concerns of the 1950s led the United States to back the French. The heart of the book covers the "American war," ranging from the overthrow of Ngo Dinh Diem and the impact of the Tet Offensive to Nixon's expansion of the war into Cambodia and Laos, and the final peace agreement of 1973. Finally, Lawrence examines the aftermath of the war, from the momentous liberalization--"Doi Moi"--in Vietnam to the enduring legacy of this infamous war in American books, films, and political debate.

More books from Oxford University Press, USA

Cover of the book Abortion in America : The Origins and Evolution of National Policy by Mark Atwood Lawrence
Cover of the book Infotopia : How Many Minds Produce Knowledge by Mark Atwood Lawrence
Cover of the book The Old World's New World by Mark Atwood Lawrence
Cover of the book First Ladies: From Martha Washington to Michelle Obama by Mark Atwood Lawrence
Cover of the book In The Footsteps Of The Prophet : Lessons From The Life Of Muhammad by Mark Atwood Lawrence
Cover of the book Mendelssohn:A Life in Music by Mark Atwood Lawrence
Cover of the book The Culture of Connectivity: A Critical History of Social Media by Mark Atwood Lawrence
Cover of the book Klansville, U.S.A:The Rise and Fall of the Civil Rights-era Ku Klux Klan by Mark Atwood Lawrence
Cover of the book Revolutionary Iran: A History of the Islamic Republic by Mark Atwood Lawrence
Cover of the book The View From Nowhere by Mark Atwood Lawrence
Cover of the book Bad Boys, Bad Men: Confronting Antisocial Personality Disorder (Sociopathy) by Mark Atwood Lawrence
Cover of the book The Bible in History : How the Texts Have Shaped the Times by Mark Atwood Lawrence
Cover of the book Clinician's Quick Guide to Interpersonal Psychotherapy by Mark Atwood Lawrence
Cover of the book Boardwalk of Dreams:Atlantic City and the Fate of Urban America by Mark Atwood Lawrence
Cover of the book The Quantum Ten : A Story Of Passion, Tragedy, Ambition, And Science by Mark Atwood Lawrence
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy