America's War in Vietnam: A Short Narrative History

by Larry H. Addington

"This book has been long a concise, complete and dispassionate survey of the Vietnam War. . . . Best of all, the no-nonsense approach answers questions as soon as they arise in the reader's mind." ―Kliatt

"If there is such a thing as an objective account [of the Vietnam War], this is it. . . . If you want to read one book about Vietnam, read this one." ―New York Review of Books

A short, narrative history of the origins, course, and outcome of America's military involvement in Vietnam by an experienced guide to the causes and conduct of war, Larry H. Addington. He begins with a history of Vietnam before and after French occupation, the Cold War origins of American involvement, the domestic impact of American policies on public support, and the reasons for the ultimate failure of U.S. policy.

Genres: History

208 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2000

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although I read for my college class, I still found it to be a well written introduction into the Vietnam War.

[Gil Hahn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dispassionate and short. Thus a bit sketchy.

[Jason Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great starter book for anyone interested in Vietnam, the war itself or even just America in the late 60's. It covers all the points that need to be covered without going to deep into anyone.