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Major Problems in the History of the Vietnam War: Documents and Essays (Major Problems in American History)

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"Major Problems" Series Does it Again

By Amy R. Nix "Aspen74 - just another bibliophile" - August 2, 2012

This book is ridiculously expensive because it is a textbook; know that upfront.

This is not a book for people who are casually interested in personal study of the Vietnam War. It is a collection of essays written by historians alongside primary source material from the era compiled for use in university classrooms. Speeches, diary entries, letters, and government documents are all included here. All of the books in the "Major Problems" series of textbooks are formatted this way, and this one is exceptionally well-edited.

The pages are made of heavy stock with wide margins, making highlighting and marginalia easy for the student.

If you are purchasing this book for a college course, I hardly need to sell it to you because you have to buy it anyway, but you won't be disappointed in it. If you are considering this purchase for personal enjoyment, please understand that this book is not written as a narrative of the war's history. It is a collection,... read more

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By Conner McLaughlin - April 28, 2013

Great book. Used for a college class and it was everything I needed. Great read and I would advise to read it if the topic interests you.

Required for class

By Eric Balsman - February 3, 2013

Great additional read for my class on Vietnam. Helpful to see all of the additional documents. Easy to read and follow.

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