1. This is an OK list (except for Kissinger book) but also represents an insanely American-centric view of war. https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/09/15/books/20-must-read-books-on-the-vietnam-war.html?emc=edit_bk_20170915&nl=book-review&nlid=1811197&te=1&referer= …
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8. Since the Times list gives short shrift to books focusing on the brutality of war, this is important addition:https://twitter.com/henryfarrell/status/909236962615316480 …
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9. George Herring's America's Longest War is a good one volume history that gives agency to both North & South Vietnamese.
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10. It occurs to me that NY TImes list makes same mistake as USA policy makers: doesn't take history & experiences of Vietnamese seriously.
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11. More good suggestions on my TL and here:https://twitter.com/emptywheel/status/909231093370540032 …
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12. As a friend just reminded me, the list contains none of the really critical scholarly literature: no Marilyn Young, no Kolko, no LaFeber
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Karnow's book remains one of the greatest books I've ever read. Also the longest. Lesser read and also prescient: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Quagmire-America-Vietnam-Kennedy/dp/0742560082 …
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same goes for HCM: A Life and Giap's writings--great suggestions!
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The Sorrows of War, by Bao Ninh
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