Remembering Uncle Ho: Memories in War Years is a memoir written by Three-Star General Phùng Thế Tài, recounting his personal experiences working alongside Hồ Chí Minh during the years of the Vietnamese revolutionary struggle. The book offers intimate stories, reflections, and eyewitness accounts of the daily life, leadership, and character of Hồ Chí Minh, as seen through the eyes of o…
This book presents an analytical study of the revolutionary development of Vietnam during the twentieth century. Thomas Hodgkin explores the historical processes that shaped Vietnam’s struggle against colonial domination and its pursuit of national liberation. Drawing on political writings, historical documents, and the ideology of key figures such as Ho Chi Minh, the author examines the moti…
This book examines Vietnam’s postwar realities and the continuing challenges faced by the nation after decades of conflict. R. P. Kaushik and Susheela Kaushik analyze political developments, social transformation, economic reconstruction, and Vietnam’s emerging role in regional and international affairs. Through historical discussion and contemporary observations, the authors highlight the …
This book examines Vietnam’s political and cultural development as it struggled to shape a unified national identity during the twentieth century. In this second edition, historian D. R. SarDesai analyzes the country’s experiences under colonial rule, the emergence of nationalist movements, the conflicts that shaped the modern state, and the challenges of nation-building in the postwar era.…
This book presents an in-depth study of the 25th Infantry Division of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Eric M. Bergerud explores the daily realities of combat soldiers, focusing on their environment, training, equipment, leadership, and battlefield experiences. Through interviews, military records, and firsthand accounts, the author reconstructs the world in which these soldiers l…
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 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…
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…