Embers of war : the fall of an empire and the making of America's Vietnam
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Published
New York : Random House, [2012].
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xxii, 839 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Status
Main Library - Adult
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Published
New York : Random House, [2012].
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
A history of the four decades leading up to the Vietnam War offers insights into how the U.S. became involved, identifying commonalities between the campaigns of French and American forces while discussing relevant political factors.
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LC Subjects
France -- Colonies -- Asia.
France -- Foreign relations -- United States.
Indochinese War, 1946-1954 -- Diplomatic history.
Indochinese War, 1946-1954.
United States -- Foreign relations -- France.
United States -- Foreign relations -- Vietnam.
Vietnam -- Colonization.
Vietnam -- Foreign relations -- United States.
Vietnam -- Politics and government -- 1945-1975.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Causes.
France -- Foreign relations -- United States.
Indochinese War, 1946-1954 -- Diplomatic history.
Indochinese War, 1946-1954.
United States -- Foreign relations -- France.
United States -- Foreign relations -- Vietnam.
Vietnam -- Colonization.
Vietnam -- Foreign relations -- United States.
Vietnam -- Politics and government -- 1945-1975.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Causes.