Ending the Vietnam War : A History of America's Involvement in and Extrication from the Vietnam War Summary and Reviews

Ending the Vietnam War : A History of America's Involvement in and Extrication from the Vietnam War
by Henry Kissinger

Ending the Vietnam War : A History of America's Involvement in and Extrication from the Vietnam War
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Author: Henry Kissinger
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-02-11
ISBN: 074321532X
Number of pages: 640
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
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Book Review: An eye opening read on the Vietnam War
Summary: 5 Stars

I have been meaning to read some of Kissinger's work for quite a while. From the critic reviews of this book, I thought this would be a logical place to start because it encapsulates a large swath the Vietnam War writing Kissinger has produced over the years.

Personally, I found this book is an incredibly involving recount and analysis of the Vietnam War. I thought I had a fairly in-depth understanding of the Vietnam War beforehand, but quickly discovered that there was so much I was never aware of. Because Kissinger was part of the inner circle of powers that shaped the Vietnam conflict, he writes from a vantage point only an insider can lay claim to. The competing egos, opposing political agendas, infighting, confusion, hope and desperation-all these factors played a part in the conflict and Kissinger does a wonderful job of presenting how each influenced the Vietnam War.

I picked up this book one weekend and could not put it down. If you're looking for an engaging reading on the Vietnam War, you cannot go wrong with this selection.

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