It was a fight to stop the spread of communism in southeast asia. In april of 2009, the university press of kansas released the most comprehensive singlevolume book about the vietnam war. His numerous books include william colby and the cia. The vietnam war was fought in an attempt to stem the communist rule of vietnam. The vva veteran, a publication of vietnam veterans of america. Whether you lived through it or studied it, if you remember when congress declared war on vietnam, youll probably ace this quiz. John prados is a senior fellow of the national security archive at george washington university. The vietnam war continues to be the focus of intense controversy. It took two years for the organization to raise en. The hidden history of the vietnam war john prados, author ivan r. Most of the hidden history has long been revealed, and today few readers would find any of it to be shocking.
Prados is a serious historian, and is fairminded on the disputes of the vietnam war, thus avoiding some of the ideological fights which mar the subject. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home computers gift cards subscribe and save coupons sell. He offers narrative and a bald accounting of what happened. The vietnam war began as a civil war between north and south vietnam, with the south being opposed to communist rule. The history of an unwinnable war, 19451975 modern war studies 9780700616343 by prados, john and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The secret wars of a controversial spymaster, the blood road. Most historians see the vietnam war the vietnam war began as a civil war between north and south vietnam, with the south.
One of the countrys most distinguished historians has written a veritable international history of americas long war in vietnam. In his preface prados states his aim is to provide the most comprehensive history to date of our involvement in vietnam. The history of an unwinnable war, 19451975, which, in about 630 pages, slakes the thirst, settles some issues and definitively establishes itself as the new standard. Henry adams prizethe vietnam war continues to be the focus of intense controversy. The hidden history of the vietnam war by john prados 1998. In terms of detailing the diplomatic, political, and military events of the war he succeeds. A major synthesis of the vietnam war that draws upon declassified documents, presidential tapes, and overlooked foreign sources to give the most comprehensive look to.
Do you know these facts and figures about the vietnam war. The hidden history of the vietnam war by john prados. Pradoss book draws from a broad range of evidence, including archival documents and official military government reports. John prados from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia john prados is an american author and historian who specializes in history of world war ii, history of the vietnam war, and current international relations. John prados heads the archives intelligence documentation project and its vietnam project, assists on other subjects, and is a senior fellow on national security affairs, including foreign affairs, intelligence, and military matters. Vietnam, the history of an unwinnable war, 1945 1975. He began with a big book covering the 1960 election that brought john f. The hidden history of the vietnam war 1566630797 book cover. The history of an unwinnable war, 19451975 john prados. The hidden history of the vietnam war by john prados alibris.
The secret wars of a controversial spymaster upkansas, the hidden history of the vietnam war and. What do you know about the facts and figures of the vietnam war. Prados senior fellow, national security archive, george washington univ. The vietnam war began on november 1, 1955, and ended april 30, 1975.
The history of an unwinnable war, 19451975 by john prados online at alibris. The ho chi minh trail and the vietnam war, and the hidden history of the vietnam war. Interim archivesarchive photos getty images the vietnam war was the prolonged struggl. Utilizing a trove of declassified documents from archives in the u. The book s subtitle, though, encapsulates the major argument that the war was unwinnable. Drawing from a broad range of sources and using new evidence, he focuses on key strategies, events, and personalities in the struggle. The hidden history of the vietnam war by john prados book condition. Additional works include william colby and the cia. The history of an unwinnable war, 19451975 by john prados 2009, hardcover at the. John prados, who knows more than anyone else about the cia, has written a book that summarizes four decades of his research and relates a tale that is always gripping, often dismaying, frequently infuriating, and suddenly more timely than ever. In the hidden history of the vietnam war, john prados meets them head on. The hidden history of the vietnam war has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Buy a cheap copy of the hidden history of the vietnam war book by john prados. Prados s works on vietnam include the hidden history of the vietnam war, a volume examining the lack of perfect strategies for the united states in that conflict ivan dee publisher. Daderot wikimedia commons public domain the vietnam war also known as the second indochina war and. Stubbe, a detailed history of the siege of khe sanh houghton mifflin. It was a war that lasted over 20 years and tore our nation apart. His straightforward narrative does not aim to be a comprehensive history. John prados is an american author and historian who specializes in history of world war ii, history of the vietnam war, and current international relations. The history of an unwinnable war, 19451975 on jstor.
Apr 01, 1998 prados is a serious historian, and is fairminded on the disputes of the vietnam war, thus avoiding some of the ideological fights which mar the subject. To be sure, no book of a mere 630 denselypacked pages can fully address 30 years of violent conflict. The history of an unwinnable war, 19451975 modern war studies prados, john on. John prados books list of books by author john prados thriftbooks. Buy the hidden history of the vietnam war by john prados online at alibris. The vietnam war was the struggle between forces attempting to create a communist government and the u. While most peopleliberals, conservatives, democrats, republicans, historians, pundits, and citizens alikeagree that the united states did not win the war, a vocal minority argue the opposite or debate why victory never came, attributing the quagmire to everything from domestic politics to the press.
The hidden history of the vietnam war 9781566631976. Author john prados is an established freelance writer who excels in writing political and military history that appeals to both scholars and general readers. Review a timeline of the origins, major events, and aftermath from 1858 to 1982. The history of an unwinnable war, 19451975 modern war studies, issn 26919508. Mar 25, 1995 most of the hidden history has long been revealed, and today few readers would find any of it to be shocking. The united states could have won the war in vietnam if only president lyndon johnson had let his air. The hidden history of the vietnam war book by john prados. Prados patiently pieces back together the events and moments, from the end of world war ii until our dispiriting departure from vietnam. John miller 6 min quiz even today, america grapples. Prados presents history as though it were on a stage, allowing the reader to see the whole picture and still be able to focus in on specific actors. Prados revisits the conflict by taking the reader behind conventional histories. See all books authored by john prados, including safe for democracy.
Historian john prados is a senior fellow for the national security archive in washington, d. In narratives and vignettes that display his impressive command of facts and analysis, he sheds new light on the issues and punctures. This careful examination of key strategies, events, and personalities in the conflict sheds fresh light on the high points of the vietnam experience and punctures. In 1979, a vietnam veteran started the vietnam veterans memorial fund with plans to create a place for vietnam war veterans to gather and express their grief as part of the healing process. Drawing upon several decades of researchincluding recently declassified documents, newly available presidential tapes, and a wide range of vietnamese and other international sourcespradoss magisterial account weaves together multiple perspectives across an epicsized canvas where domestic politics, ideologies, nations, and militaries all collide. The history of an unwinnable war, 19451975nook book. It may be the single most important book yet written on the vietnam conflict. Prados mad an effort to document some of the more controversial aspects of the vietnam war. It is a good primer for someone not familiar with the time period, and why the conflict of the war was so heavily debated. The vietnam war had its roots in the mid19th century. In this lecture, john prados, a senior fellow at the national security archive in washington, d. Retired john prados vietnam history of unwinnable war 1945. Buy the hidden history of the vietnam war 1st elephant pbk. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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