Vietnam: A History

Karnow, Stanley

ISBN 10: 1470820080 ISBN 13: 9781470820084

Publisher: Blackstone Pub, 2012

Synopsis

A study of American involvement in Vietnam, from French domination to the final withdrawal of American forces, discusses the historical background, politics, military campaigns, participants, and consequences of American involvement.

About this title

Review:

"The most comprehensive, up-to-date, and balanced account we have." -Boston Globe

"This is history writing at its best." -Chicago Sun-Times

"Even those of us who think we know something about it will read with fascination." -The New York Times

"A landmark work...The most complete account to date of the Vietnam tragedy." -The Washington Post Book World

About the Author:

Stanley Karnow (1925-2013) is the author of, among other books, the bestselling Vietnam: A History and the Pulitzer Prize-winning In Our Image: America and the Philippines.

About this edition

• Publisher: Blackstone Pub
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1470820080
• ISBN 13: 9781470820084
• Binding: Audio CD