"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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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1000grams, ISBN: 9780805044911.
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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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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!
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.