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The United States and the Legacy of the Vietnam War /

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Vietnam precipitated a crisis in national self-confidence and a breakdown in political consensus out of which new ideological perspectives emerged. This book offers fresh perspectives on a defining event in 'the American Century', examining its historical and political significance and als...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Roper, Jon (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Palgrave Macmillan UK : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007.
Series:Global conflict and security since 1945.
Subjects:
History.
Asian History.
Historiography and Method.
History of the Americas.
Modern History.
Political History.
US History.
Historiography.
History, Modern.
World politics.
America > History.
Asia > History.
United States > History.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Vietnam precipitated a crisis in national self-confidence and a breakdown in political consensus out of which new ideological perspectives emerged. This book offers fresh perspectives on a defining event in 'the American Century', examining its historical and political significance and also its continuing cultural relevance.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (XII, 192 pages)
ISBN:9780230591769
DOI:10.1057/9780230591769