The Communist Road To Power In Vietnam (Westview special studies on South & Southeast Asia) [Hardcover]

William J Duiker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 29, 1981 | ISBN-10: 0891587942 | ISBN-13: 978-0891587941

In this new edition of his widely acclaimed study, William Duiker has revised and updated his analysis of the Communist movement in Vietnam from its formation in 1930 to the dilemmas facing its leadership in the post–Cold War era. Making use of newly available documentary sources and recent Western scholarship, the author reevaluates Communist revolutionary strategy during the Vietnam War. Based on primary materials in several languages, this respected work is essential for an understanding of Vietnam in the twentieth century.

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About the Author

William J. Duiker is Liberal Arts Professor of East Asian Studies at Pennsylvania State University. A former foreign service officer with the Department of State, he is the author of several books on the Vietnam War.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 394 pages
• Publisher: Westview Press (September 29, 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891587942
• ISBN-13: 978-0891587941
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,242,142 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great History of Vietnam, October 28, 2008

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This review is from: The Communist Road To Power In Vietnam: Second Edition (Nations of the Modern World : Asia) (Paperback)

Duiker is one of the best, if not the best, writers on modern Vietnamese history.

This book avoids spin and tells the actual events that led from Colonial suffering to revolution and beyond.

Any fan of Duiker should really give this book a read - enthralling.

Also check out: Ho Chi Minh: A Life by Duiker.

2 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Communist Road to Power in Vietnam, December 1, 1999

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This review is from: The Communist Road To Power In Vietnam: Second Edition (Nations of the Modern World : Asia) (Paperback)

A very well written book with good visual aids to know what is going on. the new items added to the book really enhance the over-all reading experience