The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Vietnam War

by Timothy P. Maga

A long ago war-still relevant today.

Misunderstanding remains, and a lot is still unknown, of the Vietnam War. The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to the Vietnam War, Second Edition provides an updated and revised guide giving readers the facts. It assesses policies and the reasons for them, shedding light on the controversies regarding the Vietnam War, what has been called the most complicated armed conflict of the 20th century. It

•A big-picture look at the politics, public figures, and history of the war in Southeast Asia

•Present-tense relevance of Vietnam to the current wars in which the United States, and the rest of the world, is involved

•Clarification of details for those who lived through it and an explanation for younger generations

Genres: History, Nonfiction

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Timothy P. Maga is Oglesby Professor of American Heritage at Bradley University.

Reviews

[Anke · Rating 3 out of 5]

So many things I didn't know. Can't help but shake my head in disbelief .....and roll my eyes at all the stupid things happening in politics and war

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very well written and enjoyable history- easy to follow and understand. It dragged a bit toward the end but I think that may have been the fault of the subject matter not the author. Nobody was enjoying the Vietnam war by the end, after all.

[Tyler Snortum-phelps · Rating 2 out of 5]

Even announcing itself as an idiot's guide, this book comes up short. The writing is odd and disjointed, and the timeline does not flow with much coherence. It serves as a basic sketch of the "high points" of the war, but I did not come away with a very clear understanding.

[Stephen Hero · Rating 3 out of 5]

The stylist/personal shopper that I hired was a complete bust. And I do wonder if Goodwill will even accept Christian Louboutin Pigalle Black Pumps?

Anyway, I have decided to return to my high school days when I would wrap multi-colored bandanas around my thighs and dance-fight.

[Kathy]

Didn't actually finish - I'm going to re-start this at a later time. Just not what I'm in the mood for right now.