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Ho - Paperback

Ho - Paperback

by David Halberstam
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by David Halberstam (Author)

One of the most influential leaders of the twentieth century, Ho Chi Minh was founder of the Indochina Communist Party and its successor, the Viet-Minh, and was president from 1945 to 1969 of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam).

In exploring the life and career of Ho Chi Minh, Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Halberstam provides a window into traditions and culture that influenced the American war in Vietnam, while highlighting the importance of nationalism in determining the war's outcome. As depicted by Halberstam, Ho is first and foremost a nationalist and a patriot. He was also, according to the author, a pragmatist "who was able to turn the abstract into the practical and to embody the concept of revolution to his own people." This edition includes a new preface by the author.

Author Biography

David Halberstam (1934-2007) was the author of 20 books, the last 14 of which have been national best-sellers. His most recent book, The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War, is about the Chinese entry into the Korean War. He was the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his reporting in Vietnam and was a member of the elective Society of American Historians.

Number of Pages: 132
Dimensions: 0.34 x 8.49 x 5.56 IN
Publication Date: August 20, 2007
ISBN9780742559936
Author David Halberstam
PublisherRowman & Littlefield Publishers
GenreBiography and History
FormatPaperback
PublishedAugust 2007
LanguageENG- English
Pages132
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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