Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War: A Political, Social, and Military History (3 Volumes)

Spencer C. Tucker

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9780874369830: Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War: A Political, Social, and Military History (3 Volumes)

ISBN 10: 0874369835 ISBN 13: 9780874369830

Publisher: ABC-CLIO, 1998

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The largest and most comprehensive study to date of one of the longest and most divisive conflicts in U.S. history.

� Over 900 A–Z entries with extensive cross references after each entry

� Biographies of key Vietnamese and American participants

� 200 primary source documents

� 150 illustrations and 22 maps

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About the Author:

Spencer C. Tucker, PhD, is senior fellow in military history for ABC-CLIO and the author or editor of more than 40 books and encyclopedias, many of which have been recognized by awards.

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Grade 8 Up?Providing interesting, well-researched articles on everything from the historical context to the important figures and key battles of this lengthiest of U.S. wars, this is a fine reference work that should be on every library shelf. The first two volumes contain more than 900 signed articles ranging in length from several paragraphs to several pages. Volume three provides a representative selection of documents pertaining to the war, beginning with a speech by Ho Chi Minh in 1920 and ending with President Clinton's announcement of normalization of diplomatic relations with Vietnam in 1995. These primary sources add enormous value to the set. The writing is clear, unbiased, and informative. While protesters, activists, and movements are covered (e.g., Bobby Seale, the Berrigan brothers, the Black Panthers), there are some omissions. (Sidney Schanberg and Dith Pran, whose story was the basis for the movie, The Killing Fields, are not included). Though the black-and-white photos are not indexed, most of the images are evocative, dramatic, and well chosen. Unfortunately, the cross-referencing is disappointing; for example, names like Ho Chi Minh and Pol Pot are accessed by the first letter of the first name and students treating Minh or Pot as last names might miss these articles completely. Though this may not be the comprehensive encyclopedia it aspires to be, it is still the best there is on the subject.?Herman Sutter, Saint Pius X High School, Houston, TX
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