Fredrik Logevall

Fredrik Logevall is a Swedish-American historian and professor specializing in U.S. foreign relations history and modern international history. He is particularly known for his works on the Vietnam War and American diplomacy. He won the Pulitzer Prize for History for his book 'Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam'. He serves as a professor at Harvard University and has contributed significantly to the field of historical scholarship with his extensive research and publications.

Books

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  1. 1. Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam

    "Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam" is a comprehensive examination of the political and military events that led to the Vietnam War. The book explores the collapse of French colonial rule in Vietnam, the rise of the Viet Minh, and the subsequent involvement of the United States. The author critically analyzes the decisions made by key figures and the consequences of these actions, providing a detailed account of the historical events that shaped America's longest war.