The Origins of the Vietnam War

First published 1989 by Longman Group Limited

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BRITISH LIBRARY CATALOGUING IN PUBLICATION DATA
   Short, Anthony
     The origins of the Vietnam War. —
     (Origins of modern wars)
     1. Vietnamese wars, 1954–1975. Causes
     I. Title II. Series
     959.704′2

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA
   Short, Anthony.
     The origins of the Vietnam War.
     (Origins of modern wars)
     Bibliography: p.
     Includes index.
     1. Vietnamese Conflict, 1961–1975—Origins.
   2. Vietnam—History—20th century. 3. United States—
   Foreign relations—Vietnam. 4. Vietnam—Foreign
   relations—United States. 5. United States—Foreign
   Relations—1945-. I. Title. II. Title: Origins
   of the Viet Nam War. III. Series.
   DS557.6.S53     1989    959.704′32    88-27194

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