Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam by Fredrik Logevall
"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.
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- Pulitzer Prize for History (Pulitzer Prize)