best non fiction vietnam war books

The Vietnam War was one of the most significant events in modern history, and its impact is still felt today. For readers who are interested in delving into the depths of this tumultuous period, exploring non-fiction books is a great way to gain a deeper understanding of the war. In this article, we will recommend some of the best non-fiction Vietnam War books that provide valuable insights into the conflict.

1. "The Best and the Brightest" by David Halberstam: This Pulitzer Prize-winning book brilliantly analyzes the decision-making process in the United States leading up to and during the Vietnam War. Halberstam's research and interviews with key figures provide a fascinating account of the war's origins and the flawed policies that shaped its outcome.

2. "Dispatches" by Michael Herr: This gripping memoir offers a raw and unfiltered look at the Vietnam War from a journalist's perspective. Herr's vivid storytelling puts readers on the frontlines, immersing them in the chaos and horror experienced by soldiers and civilians alike.

3. "A Bright Shining Lie" by Neil Sheehan: Sheehan's comprehensive account investigates the life of John Paul Vann, a US Army officer who played a crucial role in the early years of American involvement in Vietnam. This meticulously researched book unveils the complexities of the war and the tragic consequences of political hubris.

4. "Matterhorn" by Karl Marlantes: This novel, based on the author's own experiences, chronicles the grueling and often futile struggles faced by a young Marine lieutenant and his comrades. Marlantes provides an authentic portrayal of the physical and psychological toll of war, capturing the camaraderie, fear, and moral dilemmas faced by soldiers.

When it comes to exploring the Vietnam War through non-fiction books, these recommendations are just the beginning. To further enhance your knowledge, consider visiting reputable websites like Goodreads or Book Riot, which offer comprehensive lists and reader reviews. These platforms enable you to evaluate books based on various criteria such as writing style, historical accuracy, and readers' recommendations.

Remember, the Vietnam War remains a complex and sensitive subject, and each book offers a unique perspective. It's essential to approach the topic with an open mind, embracing the opportunity to learn from multiple viewpoints. Happy reading!
Peerless Eunuch. Fiction
Peerless Eunuch.

After nightfall, the black carriage shuttles between the inside and outside of the palace. Despite there being three thousand beauties in the harem, the emperor is too busy, so the black carriage brings chaos to the harem. A young man from the countryside, Liu An, dreams of the 21st century and mistakenly believes he's entered a fairyland. Due to poverty at home, he has no choice but to enter the palace with a clean slate. During the cleansing process, the blade craftsman Little Knife Liu discovers Liu An's extraordinary talent and his massive endowment, shocking him and his apprentices. The old eunuch San De has a new idea and takes Liu An, who has yet to undergo the cleansing, directly to the capital city. What kind of trouble will a fake eunuch with such a tremendous weapon cause in the harem? The noble empress, the thirsty concubines, the willful princess, the alluring assassin, the virtuous court ladies... Liu An has arrived! Reader group: [group name], welcome to all kinds of discussions and exchanges!

211.64 Million words | 2022-06-16 08:31Update

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The Ming Dynasty: I, Taming the Carpenter Emperor Fiction
The Ming Dynasty: I, Taming the Carpenter Emperor

Rebirth in the Ming Dynasty, I found myself becoming the protagonist of the crosstalk performance "Rapidly Ascending Three Levels". The story began to become interesting. It is more amusing to join Wei Gonggong and train the emperor than to follow Emperor Tianqi who was sweeping Liaodong in a Tianqi tank. By then, the Ming Dynasty was no longer the same.

282.92 Million words | 2022-10-17 04:45Update

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The Western Influence in the Late Qing Dynasty. Fiction
The Western Influence in the Late Qing Dynasty.

The protagonist traveled back in time to the late Qing Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Daoguang and became a charcoal worker with Yang Xiuqing. They led a primitive lifestyle. As a time traveler, Li Yunzhong was not content with a mundane life. However, before he could plan for the future, he accidentally offended Yang Xiuqing and had no choice but to flee. Li Yunzhong gathered a group of anti-Qing revolutionaries and started a rebellion, going through Hunan and then Jiangnan, eventually recapturing Nanjing. They established their rule amidst the prosperous Jiangnan world. Unfortunately, Hong Xiuquan had a tragic ending. He trailed behind Li Yunzhong and indirectly shielded him from pursuing Qing troops. Eventually, with no other choice, he settled in Sichuan and established the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom in Chongqing. These two forces, one in the east and one in the west, made the Qing forces exhaust themselves in pursuit. Li Yunzhong said, "My goal is to trample the imperial powers under my feet."

380.88 Million words | 2020-08-13 16:25Update

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The Republic of Warlords Fiction
The Republic of Warlords

In the 21st century, a protagonist joins a massive army of time travelers. He is reborn in the Republic of China and transforms from an insignificant individual into a heroic figure. He plundered Russian territory, expelled Japanese invaders, and restored our nation's glory. I hope to bring everyone an exhilarating and joyful Republic of China.

468.88 Million words | 2022-08-02 08:44Update

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Things of the Ming Dynasty Fiction
Things of the Ming Dynasty

"The Chronicles of the Ming Dynasty" mainly narrates various events related to the Ming Dynasty that took place between Year A and Year B over the span of three centuries. Based on historical records, the story revolves around specific time periods and individuals, incorporating the narrative techniques of a novel. It presents a panoramic display of the fates of the seventeen emperors of the Ming Dynasty, as well as other royal and influential figures, along with ordinary people. The narrative focuses particularly on the political arena, warfare, and the ambitions of emperors, while also encompassing the political, economic, and ethical systems of the time.

110.26 Million words | 2022-02-18 04:14Update

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Spy Hunter Fiction
Spy Hunter

Spying is an ancient profession; from the very beginning of warfare, spies have been the only choice for both sides to gather intelligence about each other. Some say that espionage is the only battle in this world without smoke and fire. However, the truth proves that battles without smoke and fire hardly exist in this world. Even in covert clashes, they are filled with bloodshed and sacrifice. My surname is Tang, and you can call me Tang Cheng, or Tang Wulang. My father was in the Military Statistics Bureau (军统), specializing in catching Japanese spies. Although he is no longer here, I absolutely won't allow you pumpkin heads to live a carefree life. This is the Nationalist-controlled area, so there is no room for your survival here. If you insist on coming, well then, I will have no choice but to send all of you straight to hell.

345.92 Million words | 2021-08-08 21:59Update

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Martial Empire Fiction
Martial Empire

At the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of the Zhou Dynasty, in a remote town on the northwest border, a thin and short orphan named Yuan Feng was taken in by the owner of a horse meat shop. He lived a dull and lonely life, often being bullied. Everything changed for him from the moment he killed the leader of the horse thieves with his superb knife skills... Ancient roads, fortified cities, armies on horseback, bloodstained yellow sand, bas-reliefs of human heads on ancient silver coins, the blue lotus flower on the top of the snowy mountain, and the mysterious Emperor's book of martial arts. What kind of connection does it have with Yuan Feng and the mysterious dynasty that overthrew the Mongols, once glorious but ultimately destroyed? How does the young Western Liang king gradually unravel the mystery of his own identity, leading to the revelation of a monumental secret... Please enjoy "The Empire of Martial Arts", the story of a descendant of a time traveler. The new book, "The Rise of a Commoner", will be updated starting on [date]. Link: http://www.k.com/book/.html

76.46 Million words | 2023-06-11 23:27Update

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Prime Minister Fiction
Prime Minister

On a fateful night during the Chenqiao Mutiny, a reincarnated young monk named Zhao Zheng embarks on his journey through the grand Song Dynasty. With the unpredictable waves in Bianliang, the romantic scenery of Jiangnan, the bustling splendor of Shuzhong, and the mighty horses and archers of the northern lands. The Song Court is embroiled in hidden conflicts, the Southern Tang Dynasty sinks into a drunken stupor, and the Ten Kingdoms continue their battles without rest. The sisters Ehuang and Nuying are alluring, while Lady Huarui's tenderness is like water. Where do the affections of these beautiful women lie? The king's heart, the subjects' hatred, dreams of heroes, brotherly bonds, and the complexities of love and enmity! As the candlelight flickers and the sound of axes rings out, what path will Zhao Zheng take as he holds the reins of power? Will he wholeheartedly assist the king? Or will he seize the opportunity to become the master of a vast empire? The choice lies between being the one who rules and being the one who aids the ruler! Rest assured and dive into my works, "Conquest" and "King of Song", which have already amassed two million words!

558.97 Million words | 2021-01-12 14:53Update

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The Poor Scholarly Warrior Fiction
The Poor Scholarly Warrior

Suddenly traveled back to ancient times, can't even eat a full meal, what should I do? What? The man is about to be beaten up, and the government has given him a beautiful wife, demanding a child next year? What? Another foreign invasion of the Central Plains? It doesn't matter, with a solid grasp of science, mathematics, and physics, I fear no challenges! The unstoppable force of the grassland cavalry? The indestructible pirate ships? Laughable!

305.57 Million words | 2020-08-22 17:16Update

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Warlords of the Xinhai Revolution Fiction
Warlords of the Xinhai Revolution

Do not believe that youth cannot be reclaimed, nor allow history to turn to ashes. A modern soul travels back to the end of the Qing Dynasty and suddenly finds themselves alongside future martyrs of the Huanghuagang uprising. Should they sacrifice themselves or observe coldly from the sidelines? With a magnificent landscape stretching for ten thousand miles and the glorious Chinese civilization spanning five thousand years, is it not possible to trample the Japanese slaves and dominate the world? However, the most important thing to achieve all this is to first protect one's own life... If you readers find "Warlords of the Xinhai Revolution" enjoyable, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in QQ groups and Weibo!

244.54 Million words | 2021-06-11 09:17Update

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The Strongest Unwanted Son-in-law in History Fiction
The Strongest Unwanted Son-in-law in History

Transmigrated into the wealthy family as a useless white-faced son-in-law, he was eventually driven out due to his incompetence. Determined to turn his life around, he found a more influential and beautiful noble family's daughter to become a son-in-law. It was impossible for him to cultivate martial arts, he could only rely on being a freeloader to sustain his life! I will nurture my wife to become the number one master in the world. Anyone who dares to provoke me will be beaten to death by my wife!

451.19 Million words | 2023-03-15 00:49Update

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The Rise of the Poor Family Fiction
The Rise of the Poor Family

This is the story of a graduate student majoring in Ancient Chinese who has been repeatedly frustrated in his career. He goes back to the middle of the Ming Dynasty and ends up in the body of a young child in a rural village. With a reserved father and a fierce mother, and all kinds of troublesome relatives, the farmhouse is far from peaceful. Fortunately, our protagonist has thousands of years of historical accumulation, with a solid foundation in the Four Books, Five Classics, and the art of essay writing. Moreover, his expertise is well-suited to this era, and he can even perceive fate. Who says it is difficult for a poor family to produce an outstanding child? As the country's strength rises, the government maintains stability; however, there is lax law enforcement and bureaucratic inefficiency. There are a few treacherous officials and occasional pirate attacks, but overall, this is a fertile land where scholars and gentlemen can thrive freely. A legendary rise from a humble background begins here. With this story, I pay tribute to all the classic time-travel novels.

409.01 Million words | 2021-10-19 20:25Update

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The War of Spies Fiction
The War of Spies

The best way for an ordinary person to wage war against spies is to become a spy themselves. As a spy, if you want to go up against a powerful spy organization, join an equally powerful spy organization. If you can't join any strong spy organization, then build your own spy organization and fight until either destruction or victory. This is the war of spies, telling the extraordinary story of a group of ordinary people.

316.30 Million words | 2021-02-13 19:42Update

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Our World War Fiction
Our World War

In the turbulent times of the remodeled Ming Dynasty, which had undergone countless trials and tribulations, a group of passionate individuals wrote a stirring and tear-jerking epic in the midst of a new world war, fighting for their motherland. This was a war like no other, a war that belonged to us.

374.46 Million words | 2020-11-06 18:27Update

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The Golden Finger of the Great Song Dynasty. Fiction
The Golden Finger of the Great Song Dynasty.

New book "Reviving the Fallen Sky" is now available for upload. Book number: Please support. When barbarism is on the brink of destroying civilization, and ignorance is about to replace wisdom, how can a modern person use their god-given powers to alter the course of history and establish global order on the foundation of Chinese civilization.

169.26 Million words | 2021-06-23 18:43Update

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Time-traveling merchant Fiction
Time-traveling merchant

At the lowest point of his life, Gaoyang received an opportunity to change his fate. Without hesitation, Gaoyang firmly grasped it! Through the exchange of resources between two different time and space dimensions, Gaoyang became wealthy and transformed his own and his family's mundane lives. "What do you desire the most?" Gaoyang smiled and said, "What I desire the most is to obtain countless energy points and bring out everything from the Origin Point!" This is a story of an ordinary person changing his own destiny.

574.79 Million words | 2022-05-23 16:10Update

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End of the Ming Dynasty Storm Fiction
End of the Ming Dynasty Storm

In the fifth year of the Chongzhen era, Yu Guozhen drew his sword: Anyone who obstructs the progress of China shall be mercilessly killed!

233.80 Million words | 2021-06-03 13:43Update

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Da Wei palace court Fiction
Da Wei palace court

New book "The Tiger Son of the Zhao Family" seeks collection and recommendation. Aiming to be the prosperous prince of the Great Wei, I yearn to be a leisurely king in a prosperous era. My ambition lies in enjoying the extravagant lifestyle with beauties, wealth, and power, while also caring for the welfare of my family, country, people, and the safety of the state. If my brothers are virtuous, if my younger brother is wise, I will leisurely be a king among men. If you cannot strengthen the country, I will ascend the throne as the emperor! - Hongrun "If You Can't Do It, I Will"

674.58 Million words | 2022-07-12 00:06Update

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The female lead always fails her missions [Quick Transmigration]. Fiction
The female lead always fails her missions [Quick Transmigration].

Classic novel by author Biluoge Ling: "The Female Protagonist Always Fails Her Missions [Quick Transmigration]." Read the latest chapters here for free. Our site updates promptly with no pop-up ads. Welcome and enjoy reading. Also known as "When a Steel Straight Woman Gets a Romance Script," this is a silly and lighthearted story without any CP or ambiguity. There are multiple private settings and plenty of brain teasers. Please don't take it too seriously. Updates daily. Seeking favorites~ First World: Successfully Guide the School Bully √ Probably made the school bully call them daddy. Second World: Shura Arena of the Sea King √ Forced to take the blame for five dog-like men who came knocking on the door? Third World: Guide the Male Lead to Cancel the Wedding and Turn Evil √ Turning evil is a bit lonely, so it's better to be a good person. Fourth World: Guide the Stingy Rich Second Generation Boyfriend, still in progress~ Synopsis: The protagonist used to be a boss in the guidance system. After retiring, they are suddenly asked by the main system to come out of retirement. They thought guiding a newbie would be a piece of cake, but...

234.23 Million words | 2021-02-04 14:57Update

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My wife is a warlord. Fiction
My wife is a warlord.

Subvert the late Qing Dynasty, manipulate the palace, feathered fans and silk hats, overturning the world with laughter and conversation. Produced by Canjun, it is bound to be a masterpiece. A story of the struggle of the founding emperor, a history of the expansion of Chinese civilization. A different kind of time-traveling novel, combining ease and enjoyment with historical depth. Who says you can't have both?

231.50 Million words | 2021-11-02 19:49Update

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