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Choosing War: The Lost Chance For Peace And The Escalation Of War In Vietnam,Used
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In One Of The Most Detailed And Powerfully Argued Books Published On American Intervention In Vietnam, Fredrik Logevall Examines The Last Great Unanswered Question On The War: Could The Tragedy Have Been Averted? His Answer: A Resounding Yes. Challenging The Prevailing Myth That The Outbreak Of Largescale Fighting In 1965 Was Essentially Unavoidable, Choosing War Argues That The Vietnam War Was Unnecessary, Not Merely In Hindsight But In The Context Of Its Time.Why, Then, Did Major War Break Out? Logevall Shows It Was Partly Because Of The Timidity Of The Key Opponents Of U.S. Involvement, And Partly Because Of The Staunch Opposition Of The Kennedy And Johnson Administrations To Early Negotiations. His Superlative Account Shows That U.S. Officials Chose War Over Disengagement Despite Deep Doubts About The War'S Prospects And About Vietnam'S Importance To U.S. Security And Over The Opposition Of Important Voices In The Congress, In The Press, And In The World Community. They Did So Because Of Concerns About Credibilitynot So Much America'S Or The Democratic Party'S Credibility, But Their Own Personal Credibility.Based On Six Years Of Painstaking Research, This Book Is The First To Place American Policymaking On Vietnam In 196365 In Its Wider International Context Using Multiarchival Sources, Many Of Them Recently Declassified. Here We See For The First Time How The War Played In The Key World Capitalsnot Merely In Washington, Saigon, And Hanoi, But Also In Paris And London, In Tokyo And Ottawa, In Moscow And Beijing.Choosing War Is A Powerful And Devastating Account Of Fear, Favor, And Hypocrisy At The Highest Echelons Of American Government, A Book That Will Change Forever Our Understanding Of The Tragedy That Was The Vietnam War.
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- Q: What is the title of the book? A: The title of the book is 'Choosing War: The Lost Chance for Peace and the Escalation of War in Vietnam'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Fredrik Logevall.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has five hundred fifty-seven pages.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The dimensions of the book are six inches in length, one point four two inches in width, and nine point zero two inches in height.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of the book is paperback.
- Q: Is this book suitable for adults only? A: This book is not specifically labeled as adult, but it covers complex themes related to the Vietnam War.
- Q: How do I read this book? A: You can read this book by simply opening it and following the text from the beginning to the end.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for high school students? A: Yes, this book is appropriate for high school students studying American history or foreign policy.
- Q: What themes does this book explore? A: The book explores themes of American intervention in Vietnam, war accountability, and international relations.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store this book in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve its condition.
- Q: Can I lend this book to others? A: Yes, you can lend this book to others as long as you ensure they return it.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, contact the seller for return or replacement options.
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- Q: Does this book come with any additional materials? A: No, this book does not come with additional materials.