Historical Dictionary of the Indochina War (1945-1954)

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Historical Dictionary of the Indochina War (1945-1954) is written by Christopher E. Goscha and published by . It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 8776940632 (ISBN 10) and 9788776940638 (ISBN 13).

Summary: This first historical dictionary in English of the Indochina War (1945-54) provides the most comprehensive account to date of one of the most important conflicts of the twentieth century. Using over 1,600 personally researched and crafted entries, Goscha provides in-depth, expert coverage of the Indochina War in all its dimensions. A succinct historical introduction frames the dictionary. Rather than settling for a strictly politico-military account of the war, the author adopts a path-breaking dual international and interdisciplinary approach. Thus, readers will not only find information on politics and military campaigns; they will also discover the remarkable impact this war had on intellectual, social, cultural, economic and artistic domains in France, Indochina and elsewhere.