Unravel the Incredible, Turbulent History of Vietnam
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's epic documentary Vietnam has unpacked a new narrative on America's controversial, decades-long involvement in the country. Now, Christopher Goscha, professor of history at Université du Québec à Montréal, sheds new light on this culturally rich, war-torn corner of South East Asia.
If you've found yourself drawn in by the instant classic on PBS, you'll be enthralled with this definitive history of the country and its people.
A major achievement, Vietnam offers the grand narrative of the country’s complex past. It is the definitive single-volume history for anyone seeking to understand Vietnam today.