The Father of All Things A Marine, His Son, and the Legacy of Vietnam
New York: Pantheon Book, 2007. Paper Wrappers. 8vo. New. Hardcover. Brown illustrated dust jacket with white title to spine. Interior pristine. 407pp. VIET/032307. Fine.
Vietnam War
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Reckless: Henry Kissinger and the Tragedy of Vietnam
New York: Public Affairs, 2018. Hardcover. Based on newly available archives, this book presents a disturbing account of Henry Kissinger's role in the Vietnam War - blundering negotiations, leading America to tragedy, and dooming the government of South Vietnam. Bound in white paper covered boards with navy paper spine and in a pictorial dust jacket with tittle and author to spine and front cover. In fine condition. 296 pages. VIET/100418. Fine.
America's Needless Wars: Cautionary Tales of US Involvement in the Philipines, Vietnam, and Iraq
Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books, (2017). Hardcover. 8vo. Fine in fine black and white illustrated dust jacket with red and yellow title to front and spine panels. Pristine interior. Index, 206 pages. American Military. MIL/060517. Fine / Fine.
America, the Vietnam War, and the World. Comparative and International Perspectives.
Washington, D.C. The German Historical Institute and Cambridge UP, (2003). Hardcover. 8vo. Mint black cloth covered boards bright gilt title to front board and to spine. Crisp, bright and clean interior: like new. Contains various essays. Index, 371 pp. Vietnam War. VIET/11133. Fine.
Navy Seals: A History. Part II: The Vietnam Years
New York: Berkley Books, (2002). Hardcover. Fine in fine illustrated dust jacket. Pristine interior with illustrations throughout. index; 339 pages. Vietnam. VIET/10042. Fine in Fine Dust Jacket.
Nemesis: Truman and Johnson in the Coils of War in Asia
New York: St Martin's, [1984]. Hardcover. First Edition. Inscribed by author: "To Barry, One of the admirable figures in some of the events chronicled in this book - a book in which I am indebted for his valuable help. With best wishes, Bob / The Asia Society September 20, 1984." The author was the Washington bureau chief for two major newspapers during the Truman and Johnson administrations. The book is inscribed to Barry Zorthian, who was the U.S. government spokesman to the media during the Vietnam War, and is from his personal library. Bound in cream paper boards with linen spine. Interior is clean and bright, and book is near fine. The dust jacket is cream, green, and red with title and author to spine. Some nicks and chipping but very good. 216 pages. VIET/011013. Near Fine.
40 Days with the Enemy
New York: Liveright, [1971]. Hardcover. Inscribed, "For Barry and Margaret Thanks for helping tell us what it's all about in Vietnam. Richard Dudman." The book is inscribed to Barry Zorthian, the U.S. government spokesman in Saigon during the Vietnam War, The book is described as the story of a journalist held captive by guerrillas in Cambodia. Bound in yellow cloth with title and author in black to spine. In white,, red, and black dust jacket with light creasing. In very good condition. 182 pages. VIET/011513. Very Good in Very Good Dust Jacket.
LBJ's Hired Gun: A Marine Corps Helicopter Gunner's War in Vietnam
Philadelphia and Newbury: Casemate, (2007). Hardcover. 8vo. Black cloth covered boards with gilt title to the spine. Pristine interior with photographic illustrations. Black illustrated dust jacket with grey and title to front panel and to spine. 260 pages. Vietnam War. VIET/020508. Fine in Fine Dust Jacket.
Public Affairs: The Military and the Media, 1968-1973
Washington DC: Center of Military History / Government Printing Office, 1996. Hardcover. Interesting Presentation Copy. Inscribed, "For Barry Zorthian With the deepest thanks for your support and assistance over the years! William Hammond January 8 1997. This book and its predecessor covering 1962-68 analyze the factors that shaped the way in which the U.S. government and the military related to the press during the Vietnam War. Barry Zorthian was the highly esteemed U.S. spokesman to the media in Vietnam during the 1960s. Hammond was a historian with the U.S. Army Center of Military History. Bound in dark brown cloth with military insignia in gilt to cover and title and author in gilt to spine. In pictorial dust jacket with chips and small tears along edges. Near fine in very good dj. 659 pages including index. VIET/011013. Near Fine.
Reporting Vietnam: Media and Military at War
Lawrence, KS: University Press of Kansas, [1998]. Hardcover. Nice presentation copy. Inscribed "For Barry Zorthian With deepest appreciation for all you've done! William Hammond 6 December 1998."The author was a senior historian at the U.S. Army's Center of Military History. In this book he analyzes how the relations between the media and the military evolved during the Vietnam War from one of shared views to a state of animosity and mistrust. Barry Zorthian was the U.S. spokesman to the media during the 1960s in Saigon. He remained a trusted and well-regarded figure during his tenure there. Bound in black cloth with title and author in green to spine. In pictorial dust jacket with photograph of soldier next to helicopter on front. Fine in near fine dust jacket. 362 pages. Fine.
The Living and the Dead. Robert McNamara and Five lives of a Lost War
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1996. Hardcover. Blue cloth backed boards with gilt title to spine. Pristine, tight interior. Grey and black illustrated dj with black title to spine panel. 427 pp. VIET/081205. Fine in Fine dj.
Argument Without End: In Search of Answers to the Vietnam Tragedy (1st Edition).
New York: PublicAffairs, 1999. Hardcover. Thick 8vo. Fine in fine illustrated black, white, and red dust jacket with white title to front and spine panels. Pristine interior. Index, 479 pages. Military. VIET1/4151. Fine in Fine Dust Jacket.
In Retrospect: The Tragedy and Lessons of Vietnam
New York: Times Books, (1995). Hardcover. Near fine in near fine white dust jacket with maroon title to front and spine panels. Index, 414 pages. VIET/031212. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket.
Politics of the Viet Cong: The Political Process as Practiced by the National Liberation Front
Saigon, Vietnam: Privately printed, February 1968. Paperback. A scarce publication written by Douglas Pike, one of the foremost experts on the Vietnam War and the Viet Cong. It is from the personal library of Barry Zorthian, with his ownership signature on the front cover. Zorthian was the U.S. government spokesman in Saigon during the Vietnam War. In grey stapled wrappers with slight crease to top corners and pristine interior. Near fine condition. 52 pages. VIET/011113. Near Fine in Wraps.
Lost Over Laos. A True Story of Tragedy, Mystery, and Friendship
Da Capo Press, 2003. Paper Wrappers. 8vo. Very clean illustrated paper wrappers. Clean interior with tight binding. 276 pp. VIET/102704. Near Fine.
A Clash of Cultures. Civil-Military Relations During the Vietnam War
Connecticut: Praeger Security International, 2006. Hardcover. 8vo. Black cloth boards with silver title to spine. Clean, bright interior. Illustrated dust jacket with green title to spine. Index, 193 pages. VIET/092006. Fine in Fine dj.
Stealth Patrol. The Making of a Vietnam Ranger.
Cambridge: Da Capo Press, a Member of the Perseus Books Group, 2003. Paperback. Galley/Review Copy. Nearly mint green paper wrappers; new interior w/a letter from the publisher laid-in. 279 pp. Vietnam War. VIET/11133. Near Fine.
Days of Valor: An Inside Account of the Bloodiest Six Months of the Vietnam War
Philadelphia: Casemate, (2007). Hardcover. 8vo. Fine in fine black and grey illustrated dust jacket with white title to front and spine panels. Pristine interior with illustrations. Index, 288 pages. VIET/031312. Fine in Fine Dust Jacket.
The Easter Offensive: Vietnam, 1972
Novato CA: Presidio Press, [1985]. Hardcover. An account of the stand made by the last of the American advisors and the South Vietnamese as the Vietnam War was winding down. Tipped in inscription on a Marine Corps Historical Foundation label: "A story about leadership, about Marines who lead [sic] during a crisis and in doing so helped change the outcome of a great battle. Gerry Turley." The book is from the personal collection of Barry Zorthian, the U.S. government spokesman in Saigon during the Vietnam War. Bound in tan cloth with title in white to spine. In bright orange and black dust jacket., price-clipped with small closed tear to top right front corner. In very good condition. 344 pages. VIET/011113. Very Good in Very Good Dust Jacket.
American Soldier's Lives: The Vietnam War: Daily Life Through History
Westport, Conn., London: Greenwood Press, (2007). Hardcover. 4to. Green glossy illustrated paper covered boards with beige title to front board and to spine. Pristine interior with photographic illustrations throughout. Index, 217. Vietnam. VIET/110907. Fine.
Vietnam and the American Political Tradition. The Politics of Dissent.
Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2003. Hardcover. Mint condition smooth black 8vo., gilt title to cover and spine. Interior is crisp and tight. Index, 324 pp. Vietnam. VIET/6133. Fine.
The Nine Dragons Hymn
Saigon: n.p., [1966]. Paperback. Uncommon publication, inscribed by the author, "To Mr. Barry Zorthian, Minister-Conselor [sic] for Information of the US Embassy Saigon August 28, 1966 Xuan Viet." Barry Zorthian was an American diplomat who served as the U.S. government spokesman in Saigon during the Vietnam War. The book contains ten poems from Vietnam with the texts in both English and Vietnamese. In cream wrappers with title and author in black on front cover. Covers are browned along edges. Interior pages are clean. Very good condition. 43 pages. POE/011113. Very Good in Wraps.
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