"Tom Wells' book is the "War and Peace" of the movement to end American involvement in Vietnam. Like Tolstoy, he offers a massive cast of characters and a plethora of detail, but also a coherent theme. For Wells, it is that the uprising of young American citizens succeeded in changing our Vietnam policy beyond their own recognition. . . . The anti-Vietnam war campaign proved conclusively that foreign policy is too important to be left to the experts."--Paul C. Warnke, Assistant Secretary of Defense, Johnson Administration ...
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"Tom Wells' book is the "War and Peace" of the movement to end American involvement in Vietnam. Like Tolstoy, he offers a massive cast of characters and a plethora of detail, but also a coherent theme. For Wells, it is that the uprising of young American citizens succeeded in changing our Vietnam policy beyond their own recognition. . . . The anti-Vietnam war campaign proved conclusively that foreign policy is too important to be left to the experts."--Paul C. Warnke, Assistant Secretary of Defense, Johnson Administration "This is our own history at its best, with original insights and a creative new perspective on events we only thought we knew. In the 1960s America confronted herself as never before, or after, and "The War Within" is a compelling portrait of that fateful meeting."--Roger Morris
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Good. Some foxing and/or discoloration around edges. Shows minimal wear such as frayed or folded edges, minor rips and tears, and/or slightly worn binding. May have stickers and/or contain inscription on title page. No observed missing pages.
A fine book in the politics around the Vietnam War, both in the U.S. administrations and especially in the streets. Insightful and well-thought-out analysis of the antiwar movement.