The Origins of the Vietnam War by A. Short
. . . excellent and extremely readable . . . of much general interest as well as considerable specialist appeal.
Royal Society of Asian Affairs
Royal Society of Asian Affairs
The Origins of the Vietnam War
The Origins of the Vietnam War
Summary
This volume in the Origins of Modern Wars series concerns the opening days of the Vietnamese conflict. The author examines the nature of French colonial rule in Vietnam, nationalism and liberation groups, the influence of Chinese communism and Vietnam's diplomatic relations with other countries.
The Origins of the Vietnam War Summary
The Origins of the Vietnam War Reviews
'xxx; excellent and extremely readable xxx; of much general interest as well as considerable specialist appeal.'
Royal Society of Asian Affairs
About A. Short
Anthony Short
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Ho Chi Minh and the French: National Communism? 1920-1946; Chapter 2 Acheson and the Entangling Alliance: 1946-1952; Chapter 3 Dulles at the Brink: 1952-1954; Chapter 4 The Ashes of Geneva: 1954; Chapter 5 Diem and the National Liberation Front: 1954-1960; Chapter 6 Kennedy's Frontier: Wars of National Liberation: 1961-1963; Chapter 7 Johnson's Choice: 1963-1965; concl Conclusion;
Additional information
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The Origins of the Vietnam War by A. Short
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
19891016
368
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