Hastings, Max
Vietnam: An Epic History of a Tragic War
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008133016
- author:
- Hastings, Max
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 752
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.58 kg
- Genre:
- History,World History, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Vietnam: An Epic History of a Tragic War This comprehensive history of the Vietnam War offers a nuanced and balanced account of one of the most divisive conflicts of the 20th century. Max Hastings draws on extensive research and interviews with participants on both sides to recreate the epic struggle, from the French defeat in 1954 to the US withdrawal in 1975. Hastings sheds light on lesser-known battles, such as the bloodbath at Daido, and provides vivid testimony from a range of individuals, including Vietcong guerrillas, US infantrymen, and Hanoi students. The author also explores the complexities of the conflict, highlighting the atrocities committed by both sides and the human cost of the war. Through its detailed narrative, Vietnam provides a nuanced understanding of this pivotal moment in modern history, one that continues to resonate today.
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