This landmark work by Stanley Karnow provides a comprehensive narrative of Vietnam’s modern history, with a major focus on the Vietnam War and its political, social, and military dimensions. Written as a companion volume to the acclaimed documentary series “Vietnam: A Television History,” the book traces the roots of the conflict, the evolving involvement of French and American forces, an…
This volume brings together a wide range of perspectives on the Vietnam War, covering the years from 1941 to 1982. Compiled by John Clark Pratt, the book includes reflections, essays, and personal accounts that illustrate the political, military, and human dimensions of the conflict. Contributors represent diverse viewpoints—American soldiers, Vietnamese civilians, journalists, policymakers, …
This volume presents a detailed account of Vietnam’s diplomatic activities during the two decades following national reunification in 1975. Written by diplomat and scholar Lưu Văn Lợi, the book highlights the country’s foreign policy strategies, regional engagements, and international negotiations from 1975 to 1995. It explores Vietnam’s efforts to rebuild its global relationships, na…
This scholarly work by William J. Duiker examines the emergence and development of Vietnamese nationalism during the early twentieth century. The book analyzes the political, social, and intellectual forces that shaped resistance against French colonial rule between 1900 and 1941. Duiker explores the roles of various nationalist groups, reform movements, revolutionary leaders, and ideological i…
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Vietnamese history from its earliest cultural foundations to modern times. Written by renowned historian Nguyễn Khắc Viện, it presents a clear narrative of the nation’s political, social, and cultural evolution. The author explains major historical periods, including early kingdoms, Chinese domination, the rise of independent dynasties, col…
Vietnam: The Ten Thousand Day War is a comprehensive historical account of the Vietnam War, written by journalist and documentarian Michael Maclear. Based on the award-winning television documentary series produced with Thames Television International, the book traces the conflict from its colonial roots to the fall of Saigon in 1975. Maclear combines eyewitness reporting, interviews, archival …
From Colonialism to Communism presents a detailed and controversial case study of the political, social, and ideological transformation of North Vietnam. Written by Hoang Van Chi, a Vietnamese anti-communist intellectual, the book analyzes how French colonial rule shaped Vietnamese nationalism, how the Viet Minh rose to power, and how North Vietnam transitioned into a communist state.The author…
Vietnam: Long Road to Freedom by R. L. Walli presents a comprehensive overview of Vietnam’s long and complex struggle for independence. The book traces the historical roots of Vietnamese nationalism, the resistance against French colonial rule, the rise of revolutionary movements, and the geopolitical forces that shaped modern Vietnam. Walli discusses the evolution of political leadership, th…
Vietnam: A Reader is a curated collection of historical writings, personal accounts, analysis, and journalism originally published in Vietnam Magazine, offering an in-depth look into the Vietnam War from multiple perspectives. Edited by Brigadier General David Zabecki, this volume brings together contributions from military historians, war correspondents, veterans, and scholars. The book provid…
Communist Revolutionary Warfare: From the Vietminh to the Viet Cong by George K. Tanham is a foundational study on the origins, development, and strategic doctrine of communist insurgency in Vietnam. The book analyzes how revolutionary warfare evolved from the Viet Minh movement against French colonial rule into the Viet Cong’s insurgency against South Vietnam and U.S. involvement. Tanham exp…