A Vietnam War Reader

“This book, better than any book I know, shows the multiple sides of the Vietnam War. It is nuanced and balanced, and the selections are superb. There is a clear sense of looking at common issues through different sets of lenses, and coming out with a richer and fuller understanding than before. More than a simple reader cobbled together for classroom use, this is a rock-solid, creative assessment of the war using a variety of sources not easily accessible to most people.” —Allan M. Winkler, Miami University

“Hunt’s mastery of the complex issues and debates surrounding the Vietnam War is outstanding. His writing is lucid and to the point but always engaging. With the teacher in mind, he has organized the documents in a pedagogically helpful way that will complement lectures and other readings with relevant and effective primary source material. This book is a major contribution to the teaching and understanding of the Vietnam War.” —Christopher E. Goscha, Université du Québec à Montréal

“Provides insightful overviews of the themes and issues. . . . Hunt’s editorial comments are most helpful and illustrate his broad knowledge of the war. . . . Highly recommended.” —CHOICE

“Hunt has put together a first-rate collection of documents. His editorial comments are most helpful and illustrate his broad knowledge of the war in Vietnam. He succeeds in his goal of illustrating the various perspectives of the conflict. . . . Will be a real eye-opener for anyone interested in learning how the Americans and Vietnamese went to war with one another, the nature and impact of the fighting, and the long-term consequences of the conflict on both sides.” —HistoryNet.com

“An excellent source for anyone seeking to learn about this conflict at a very personal level. If the Vietnam War ever needed “a portrait,” i.e., a human face, Hunt paints it.” —On Point

“The book is highly recommended not only for historians and students but for anyone who wants to understand the Vietnam War and its aftermath.”—Journal of America’s Military Past

“An excellent selection of primary sources.” —VVA Veteran