About the book
An essential new resource for students and teachers of the Vietnam War, this concise collection of primary sources opens a valuable window on an extraordinarily complex conflict.
The materials gathered here, from both the American and Vietnamese sides, remind readers that the conflict touched the lives of many people in a wide range of social and political situations and spanned a good deal more time than the decade of direct U.S. combat. Indeed, the U.S. war was but one phase in a string of conflicts that varied significantly in character and geography. Michael Hunt brings together the views of the conflict’s disparate players — from Communist leaders, Vietnamese peasants, Saigon loyalists, and North Vietnamese soldiers to U.S. policymakers, soldiers, and critics of the war. By allowing the participants to speak, this volume encourages readers to formulate their own historically grounded understanding of a still controversial struggle.
Editions of A Vietnam War Reader
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807833506
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807859919
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469604350
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807895801
- EBook
- ISBN 9798893133738
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890884213
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An essential new resource for students and teachers of the Vietnam War, this concise collection of primary sources opens a valuable window on an extraordinarily complex conflict.
The materials gathered here, from both the American and Vietnamese sides, remind readers that the conflict touched the lives of many people in a wide range of social and political situations and spanned a good deal more time than the decade of direct U.S. combat. Indeed, the U.S. war was but one phase in a string of conflicts that varied significantly in character and geography. Michael Hunt brings together the views of the conflict’s disparate players — from Communist leaders, Vietnamese peasants, Saigon loyalists, and North Vietnamese soldiers to U.S. policymakers, soldiers, and critics of the war. By allowing the participants to speak, this volume encourages readers to formulate their own historically grounded understanding of a still controversial struggle.
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What is A Vietnam War Reader about?
An essential new resource for students and teachers of the Vietnam War, this concise collection of primary sources opens a valuable window on an extraordinarily complex conflict.
The materials gathered here, from both the American and Vietnamese sides, remind readers that the conflict touched the lives of many people in a wide range of social and political situations and spanned a good deal more time than the decade of direct U.S. combat. Indeed, the U.S. war was but one phase in a string of conflicts that varied significantly in character and geography. Michael Hunt brings together the views of the conflict’s disparate players — from Communist leaders, Vietnamese peasants, Saigon loyalists, and North Vietnamese soldiers to U.S. policymakers, soldiers, and critics of the war. By allowing the participants to speak, this volume encourages readers to formulate their own historically grounded understanding of a still controversial struggle.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Vietnam War Reader?
History and Archaeology > History > Military history > Specific wars and military campaigns > Military history: post-WW2 conflicts
Where can I read a sample of A Vietnam War Reader?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807833506
How long is A Vietnam War Reader and how many pages does it have?
A Vietnam War Reader has 256 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Vietnam War Reader?
The University of North Carolina Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Vietnam War Reader is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807833506) and paperback(ISBN 9780807859919) and ebook(ISBN 9781469604350) and ebook(ISBN 9780807895801) and ebook(ISBN 9798893133738) and pdf(ISBN 9798890884213)
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