The Bitter Heritage: Vietnam & American Democracy 1941-1966

The Bitter Heritage: Vietnam & American Democracy 1941-1966

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Author: Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.
Binding: Hardback
Published: Andre Deutsch, 1967

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has general wear but no tears

This seminal work of political history, The Bitter Heritage: Vietnam & American Democracy 1941-1966, chronicles the complex origins and escalating involvement of the United States in Vietnam. It critically examines how the conflict challenged the foundations of American democratic principles and institutions during a pivotal era. The narrative presents a compelling analysis of presidential decision-making and public opinion, illustrating the profound domestic consequences of foreign policy. Schlesinger Jr. argues forcefully about the erosion of trust and the deep divisions that emerged within American society as a direct result of the war. This incisive account offers essential insights into a defining period of 20th-century American history.

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Description

Author: Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.
Binding: Hardback
Published: Andre Deutsch, 1967

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has general wear but no tears

This seminal work of political history, The Bitter Heritage: Vietnam & American Democracy 1941-1966, chronicles the complex origins and escalating involvement of the United States in Vietnam. It critically examines how the conflict challenged the foundations of American democratic principles and institutions during a pivotal era. The narrative presents a compelling analysis of presidential decision-making and public opinion, illustrating the profound domestic consequences of foreign policy. Schlesinger Jr. argues forcefully about the erosion of trust and the deep divisions that emerged within American society as a direct result of the war. This incisive account offers essential insights into a defining period of 20th-century American history.