United States and Vietnam, 1787-1941, The

Name: United States and Vietnam, 1787-1941, The
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By Miller, Robert Hopkins

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As efforts continue to settle the Cambodia-Laos issue, Vietnam is again a focus of American attention. With the passage of time since the United States pulled out of Vietnam, American policymakers have begun approaching the major Indochinese issues from new perspectives, particularly new perspectives toward that general region. As is so often the case, history, by informing, may also help illuminate these issues. In this book, Ambassador Robert Hopkins Miller, a diplomat with considerable experience in Southeast Asia, presents the early history of US-Vietnam relations. In 1787. President Thomas Jefferson first showed an interest in the region --then called Cochinchina-- for the purpose of trading for rice. From this beginning, Miller traces the ebb and flow of US diplomatic, economic, and strategic interests in Vietnam. Amply illustrated with excerpts from contemporary correspondence and official documents, the research shows Vietnam's intricate relationship with China, the gradually increasing commercial involvement of the Western powers, and the impact of Japan's expansionist policy. The chapters building up to World War II are particularly informative as they demonstrate, among other matters, the responsibility of national leaders to identify unambiguous political aims. In documenting the early development of US-Vietnam relations, the author has provided a service for historians and contemporary analysts alike. In presenting the long view of historical perspective, Ambassador Miller has enhanced our understanding of this area of the world. J. A. Baldwin Vice Admiral, US Navy President, National Defense University

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Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 344
Release Date:: 2005-01-30
Publication Date:: 2005-01-26
Publisher:: University Press of the Pacific
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 1410219720
ISBN13:: 9781410219725
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 486 g
Height:: 14 cm
Width:: 21.6 cm
Thickness:: 2 cm

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