Review
Surveys Vietnam's geography, economy, religious and ethnic groups and worldview. Starts with origins of Vietnamese civilization and impact of China. Proceeds to coming of West, French colonialism, rise of Vietnamese nationalism and First Indochina War (1946-54), Geneva Accords and U.S. support for Ngo Dinh Diem. Concludes with Tonkin Gulf incident and resolution that set the stage for the Second Indochina War (1964-75). Illustrated. Discussion questions included. -- Book Description
