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The Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War: A Political, Social, and Military History [4 volumes] Hardcover – May 20, 2011

by Spencer Tucker (Editor)
4.3 out of 5 stars (2)

Now in its second edition, this comprehensive study of the Vietnam War sheds more light on the longest and one of the most controversial conflicts in U.S. history.

The Vietnam War lasted more than a decade, was the longest war in U.S. history, and cost the lives of nearly 60,000 American soldiers, as well as millions of Vietnamese―many of whom were uninvolved civilians. The lessons learned from this tragic conflict continue to have great relevance in today's world.

Now in its second edition, The Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War: A Political, Social, and Military History adds an entire additional volume of entries to the already exhaustive first edition, making it the most comprehensive reference available about one of the most controversial events in U.S. history. Written to provide multidimensional perspectives into the conflict, it covers not only the American experience in Vietnam, but also the entire scope of Vietnamese history, including the French experience and the Indochina War, as well as the origins of the conflict, how the United States became involved, and the extensive aftermath of this prolonged war. It also provides the most complete and accurate order of battle ever published, based upon data compiled from Vietnamese sources. This latest release delivers even more of what readers have come to expect from the editorship of Spencer C. Tucker and the military history experts at ABC-CLIO.

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  1. Print length
    2044 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    ABC-CLIO
  4. Publication date
    May 20, 2011
  5. Dimensions
    1 x 1 x 1 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1851099603
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1851099603
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“Together or individually, these works are excellent starting points for general readers with an interest in military history and for researchers.” ―Library Journal

“A revision of the 1999 edition, this new version adds an entire volume of entries and contains almost twice as many pages as the original. . . . This adds to the wide-ranging scope of the work, making it a set that not only covers the ambivalent American participation in the war but also considers prior Vietnamese history, such as the French colonialism that immediately preceded America's involvement. . . . This excellent, valuable update devoted to a crucial modern conflict is recommended for public and academic libraries.” ―Booklist, Starred Review

“Marvelously comprehensive, this update has expanded to include a third volume of entries and improved on the classic first edition (1999). Straightforward, illuminating entries cover everything from famous battles (the Tet offensive) to acts of high school protest (Tinker v. Des Moines), and from movements (Black Panthers, the Civil Rights movement) to issues (chemical warfare, the Paris Peace Accords, torture, the Pueblo incident, etc.). . . . Black-and-white photographs bring to life the brutality and horror of the war. The glossary is extremely helpful. Though much of the information can be found online, that material cannot compare with the insight, research, and context created by this exemplary reference work.” ―School Library Journal, Starred Review

“Noted historian and encyclopedist Tucker here updates his well-respected first edition. This volume offers a superb examination of the impact of the Vietnam War, which rippled far beyond Southeast Asia and the battlefield. This multidimensional work focuses mainly on the U.S. war but also explores all of Vietnamese history. . . . Highly recommended.” ―Choice

About the Author

Spencer C. Tucker, PhD, is senior fellow in military history for ABC-CLIO and the author or editor of more than 40 books and encyclopedias, many of which have been recognized by awards.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ABC-CLIO
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 20, 2011
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 2044 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1851099603
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1851099603
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1 x 1 x 1 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #5,540,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars (2)

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Jeffery B Cook is a professor of history at North Greenville University. He is the author of numerous articles on twentieth-century American politics. He has authored three books most notably Harry S. Truman: Continuity and Change (New York: Nova Science Publishers, 2012), and the Dictionary of Literary Biography: American World War II Correspondents (Detroit: Gale Cengage, 2011). A a fourth book Aretas Brooks Fleming: Building a Kingdom of Coal is currently under contract with West Virginia University Press and is scheduled for release in 2015. He is currently working on two additional books, including the 1907 Monongah Coal Mine Disaster, and Blood in the Snow: The Assassination of Jock Yablonski.

In addition to his research, Cook has received a number of fellowships and grants to facilitate a very heavy research schedule. He lives in South Carolina with his wife and four daughters where he teaches and operates a very successful small business.

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  • A. Grant
    5 out of 5 stars
    Only one volume of the four volume set arrived today. Stay tuned.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2021
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    I am hoping that Amazon does not consider this single volume delivery out of the four volume set as an order completion. Otherwise, so far so good. The flood of material on the Vietnam War continues to astonish, and while the books may be slightly outdated by now because of that, what they do contain is of great value. The few discrepancies that may have been discovered do not overshadow the prodigious effort and scholarly accuracy reflected in the work.

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  • Robert A. Lynn
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    THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE VIETNAM WAR (4 VOLUMES): A POLITICAL, SOCIAL, AND MILITARY HISTORY
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    THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE VIETNAM WAR (4 VOLUMES): A POLITICAL, SOCIAL, AND MILITARY

    HISTORY

    PROFESSOR SPENCER TUCKER

    ABC-CLIO, 2011

    HARDCOVER, $395.00, 1,804 PAGES, PHOTOGRAPHS

    One would have hoped that by now, in 2011 long after the fall of Saigon in April, 1975, an objective appraisal of the Vietnam conflict, could have been compiled free of personal animosity and professional jealousy. Unfortunately, perhaps the entire generation of participants must pass away before true scholarship can accurately address this particular war and its participants. The defects of this biased and untruthful work is demonstrated by the deliberate dishonesty manifest in this partisan encyclopedia, such as its description of Captain Shelby L. Stanton, U.S. Army Special Forces (Retired). Stanton is falsely accused of writing about his exploits in the jungles of Vietnam and Cambodia, that his military duty is falsely described as limited to Thailand (in spite of the fact that his official records show service also in Laos), him being wounded in action, and being awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Furthermore, Stanton's Vietnam service was confirmed by the same detailed FBI report that Burkett (co-author of STOLEN VALOR) obtained illegally to selectively quote from and use in his self-published book STOLEN VALOR. This same book is used as the source of this encyclopedia's libel against Stanton. Given Stanton's authoritative and accurate scholarship on the Vietnam War and the ease of obtaining his official service record (his military records are publicly available from a U.S. Government list from the National Personnel Records Center at [...], it is apparent that Professor Tucker and ABC-CLIO are only too eager to dispense with facts in order to keep the mythology of scandal-driven Vietnam War lies in circulation, especially when they pertain to another author who has carefully researched and written well received books (that are now considered classics) on the subject. Apparently, Professor Tucker and ABC-CLIO are filled with too much envy and disgruntlement to give an even handed overview on a subject such as the Vietnam War, which requires dispassionate study and academic integrity.

    Robert A. Lynn

    Orlando, Florida

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