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The Republic of Vietnam: A Comprehensive History (1955-1975)

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The Republic of Vietnam, 1955–1975: Vietnamese Perspectives on Nation Building

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The Republic of Vietnam (RVN),also known as South Vietnam, was a country that existed from 1955 to 1975. It was the southern half of Vietnam, which had been divided into two countries after the First Indochina War.

The RVN was a US ally during the Vietnam War, which lasted from 1955 to 1975. The war was fought between the RVN and the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV),also known as North Vietnam. The DRV was supported by the Soviet Union and China.

The Vietnam War was a long and bloody conflict. It resulted in the deaths of millions of people, both Vietnamese and American. The war ended in 1975 with the fall of Saigon, the capital of the RVN. The DRV then reunified Vietnam under communist rule.

The RVN was a complex and controversial country. It was a US ally in the Cold War, but it was also a country with a history of political instability and corruption. The RVN was also a country that was deeply divided by the Vietnam War.

The book "The Republic of Vietnam: A Comprehensive History (1955-1975)" provides an in-depth analysis of the political, economic, social, and cultural developments that shaped the RVN during this tumultuous period.

The book is divided into three parts.

Part I: The Establishment of the Republic of Vietnam (1955-1963)

This part of the book covers the early years of the RVN, from its establishment in 1955 to the assassination of President Ngo Dinh Diem in 1963.

Part II: The Vietnam War (1964-1973)

This part of the book covers the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident in 1964 to the Paris Peace Accords in 1973.

Part III: The Collapse of the Republic of Vietnam (1973-1975)

This part of the book covers the final years of the RVN, from the Paris Peace Accords to the fall of Saigon in 1975.

The book is written by a team of leading scholars on the history of the Vietnam War. The book is based on extensive research, including interviews with key figures in the RVN government and military.

The book "The Republic of Vietnam: A Comprehensive History (1955-1975)" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Vietnam War and the Republic of Vietnam.

Reviews

"This book is a major contribution to the historiography of the Vietnam War. It provides a comprehensive and balanced account of the Republic of Vietnam, from its establishment in 1955 to its collapse in 1975. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the war or the history of Southeast Asia." - Professor Mark Atwood Lawrence, George Washington University

"This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Vietnam War. It is the most comprehensive and authoritative account of the Republic of Vietnam that has yet been written. The book is a major contribution to the field of Vietnam War studies." - Professor Jessica Chapman, Columbia University