Description: Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam by Fredrik Logevall (2012) First Ed. Editorial Review Book Description Written with the style of a great novelist and the intrigue of a Cold War thriller, Embers of War is a landmark work that will forever change your understanding of how and why America went to war in Vietnam. Tapping newly accessible diplomatic archives in several nations, Fredrik Logevall traces the path that led two Western nations to tragically lose their way in the jungles of Southeast Asia. He brings to life the bloodiest battles of France’s final years in Indochina—and shows how, from an early point, a succession of American leaders made disastrous policy choices that put America on its own collision course with history. An epic story of wasted opportunities and deadly miscalculations, Embers of War delves deep into the historical record to provide hard answers to the unanswered questions surrounding the demise of one Western power in Vietnam and the arrival of another. Eye-opening and compulsively readable, Embers of War is a gripping, heralded work that illuminates the hidden history of the French and American experiences in Vietnam. ONE OF THE MOST ACCLAIMED WORKS OF HISTORY IN RECENT YEARS Winner of the Francis Parkman Prize from the Society of American Historians • Winner of the American Library in Paris Book Award • Winner of the Council on Foreign Relations Arthur Ross Book Award • Finalist for the Cundill Prize in Historical Literature. Review Outstanding Book!!! This is a phenomenal book, both in the scope of its scholarship and the ease of its reading. One of the strong points of the book is the balanced and respectful approach to all of the participants in the story. Works of History which demonize the players have a cartoon quality. This book respects the richness of human existence and its complex, multivalent quality. Individual players are given brief introductions that give us a feel for who they were. There are no caricatures. All of the players are seen as human beings, with strengths and weaknesses. Particular events of importance, such as the battle of Dien Bien Phu, are given careful attention, letting the events unfold with novelistic power. The book is immensely readable; the prose flows and carries the reader along. The story described in the book is obviously important, both in terms of (1) understanding American history after World War II and (2) for the lessons that can be gleaned from the collapse of colonialism and America's expansion of its power. The book does not preach, but lets the reader reach his or her own conclusions from the rich, complex history that unfolds in its pages. This is an outstanding work of history that is exceptionally well written. The story itself is powerful. Like a Greek tragedy, we see each step that leads to the ultimate tragedy. Anyone interested in how America came to be entangled in Vietnam should read this book. Anyone interested in understanding the pitfalls of a foreign policy that ignores complex, multifaceted local realities, would benefit as well. The book is in a good used condition. A few lines inside the book are underlined. The dust cover have only general wear on. · Please be serious about your bids. Checkout must be completed within 7 days of the close of auction. If payment is not received within this time period and you do not contact me to explain the reason, a dispute will be opened with eBay. If the dispute is not resolved within 5 business days, the order will be revoked and you may receive a strike from eBay. · Returns are only accepted IF: the description was inaccurate and you contact me within 3 days of receiving the item. Item must be returned in the condition at the time of shipping. Only the Bid amount will be refunded, as ALL shipping fees will be paid by the buyer. Check out my other items! N15 23/06/23 Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Edition: First Edition
Book Title: Embers of War : the Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam
Item Length: 9.5in.
Item Height: 1.7in.
Item Width: 6.6in.
Author: Fredrik Logevall
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: WORLD / Asian, Asia / Southeast Asia, Europe / France, Military / Vietnam War, International Relations / General, Military / Wars & Conflicts (OTHER)
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Publication Year: 2012
Genre: History, Political Science
Item Weight: 42.9 Oz
Number of Pages: 864 Pages
