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A Vietnam War Reader: A Documentary History from American and Vietnamese Perspectives Paperback – February 15, 2010

by Michael H. Hunt (Editor)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 42 ratings
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An essential new resource for students and teachers of the Vietnam War, this concise collection of primary sources opens a valuable window on an extraordinarily complex conflict.

The materials gathered here, from both the American and Vietnamese sides, remind readers that the conflict touched the lives of many people in a wide range of social and political situations and spanned a good deal more time than the decade of direct U.S. combat. Indeed, the U.S. war was but one phase in a string of conflicts that varied significantly in character and geography. Michael Hunt brings together the views of the conflict's disparate players--from Communist leaders, Vietnamese peasants, Saigon loyalists, and North Vietnamese soldiers to U.S. policymakers, soldiers, and critics of the war. By allowing the participants to speak, this volume encourages readers to formulate their own historically grounded understanding of a still controversial struggle.
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  1. Print length
    256 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    The University of North Carolina Press
  4. Publication date
    February 15, 2010
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.64 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0807859915
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0807859919
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Provides insightful overviews of the themes and issues. . . . Hunt's editorial comments are most helpful and illustrate his broad knowledge of the war. . . . Highly recommended.--Choice



An excellent selection of primary sources.--The VVA Veteran



The book is highly recommended not only for historians and students but for anyone who wants to understand the Vietnam War and its aftermath.--Journal of America's Military Past"



Hunt has put together a first-rate collection of documents. His editorial comments are most helpful and illustrate his broad knowledge of the war in Vietnam. He succeeds in his goal of illustrating the various perspectives of the conflict. . . . Will be a real eye-opener for anyone interested in learning how the Americans and Vietnamese went to war with one another, the nature and impact of the fighting, and the long-term consequences of the conflict on both sides.--HistoryNet.com



An excellent source for anyone seeking to learn about this conflict at a very personal level. If the Vietnam War ever needed "a portrait," i.e., a human face, Hunt paints it." --On Point

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This book, better than any book I know, shows the multiple sides of the Vietnam War. It is nuanced and balanced, and the selections are superb. There is a clear sense of looking at common issues through different sets of lenses, and coming out with a richer and fuller understanding than before. More than a simple reader cobbled together for classroom use, this is a rock-solid, creative assessment of the war using a variety of sources not easily accessible to most people.--Allan M. Winkler, Miami University

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The University of North Carolina Press; First Edition (February 15, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0807859915
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0807859919
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.64 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 42 ratings

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Anyse Joslin
5.0 out of 5 stars A bit tough to read, but enlightening as to the history of the war in form of Vietnamese and American documents.
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2013
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Following the progression of government documents and the war in Viet Nam, one finally gets all THREE sides of the story: the US, and North and South Viet Nam. I found that more documents were more startling from the US and South Viet Nam. Keeping track of the political figures with Vietnamese names can be daunting. Maybe I should write a reader's guide? Hmmmm.
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Cristal Bollinger
5.0 out of 5 stars Good price for school
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2020
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Good price for school
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Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars A great source of primary documents that allow you to understand ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2016
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A great source of primary documents that allow you to understand multiple perspectives during this timeframe. Great read for historians and Vietnam enthusiasts!
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Memawh
4.0 out of 5 stars Was told it was spot on
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2014
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My husband was a Viet-nam Veteran I purchased several books lncluding this for him. They were like therapy for him he enjoyed the ones the veterans that were actual there had written he recognized some names and places. He gave them top rating and he didn't like a lot of things but loved these books written by his brothers in arms. I praise all our veterans for their service but Viet-nam veterans will always be dear to me I was married to one for 38 years a wonderful man.
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dustin
5.0 out of 5 stars College book
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2017
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College book pick by college professor I had to get.
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Leland H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2017
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Everything was fine.
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April King
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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bday gift.
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Graham Bland
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for those interested in this conflict
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2018
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Excellent. Readable and an enlightened perspective from reputable sources. Great focused editing work
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Polin Srivastava
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s a good book with narratives of stakeholders from both sides bringing ...
Reviewed in India on December 25, 2017
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It’s a good book with narratives of stakeholders from both sides bringing out a good insight into the conflict
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Richard Newbold
4.0 out of 5 stars Reports and Documents Covering the 30 Years of Tragedy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2018
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After watching the recent Vietnam documentary series of Ken Burns and Lynn Novak, I resolved to broaden my understanding of the conflict and happened upon this reader, which promised to take me away from the American centric and exceptionalist emphasis that the literature of the War presents to us.

This reader, which is based on the author's teaching at a US college draws together first person testimonies from both sides, and gives the South Vietnamese anti-communist view too, something that has tended to get lost over time. Thus, we get an impressionistic view of the dreadful conflict, backed by policy and military strategies, in the form of letters between major players.

I'd recommend it as additional reading once an overall grasp of the War has been attained.
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mrnougat
2.0 out of 5 stars Not as expected ie verbatim accounts from participants in the ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2014
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Not as expected ie verbatim accounts from participants in the war, Studs Terkel it aint,. Get Michael Herr's Dispatches instead or Chickenhawk.
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