In the Jaws of History

Name: In the Jaws of History
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ISBN: 9780253213013

ISBN-10: 0253213010

ISBN-13: 9780253213013

Edition: 1999

Authors: Bui Diem, David Chanoff

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Book details

List price: $26.00
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Publication date: 6/22/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English

Bui Diem is now a consultant on Vietnamese affairs living in Rockville, Maryland.David Chanoff is the co-author of several other books on Vietnam.



Foreword



Preface



The Jaws of History



Early Years



Secret Societies



The Dai Viet



The August Revolution



British, Chinese, and French



The Terror



In Hiding



The Bao Dai Solution



Alpine Interlude



The French Dig In



The Emperor's Choice



Diem and the Opposition



The Coup



Beyond the Coup



The Government of General Khanh



The Americans Intervene



Dr. Quat and the Generals



Toward a Constitution



Second Step



Ambassador to Washington



A Democratic Constitution



Behind the Scenes



The 1967 Elections



A Change in Mood



Tet Mau Than



The Talks Begin



The Anna Chennault Affair



New President, New Policy



Buying Time



Losing Time



The One-Man Election



Two Showdowns



The Paris Agreement



Last Things


Epilogue


Index