The Tragedy of Vietnam (2nd Edition)
Patrick J. Heardenis the distinguished professor of diplomatic history emeritus at Purdue University. He has written extensively on American foreign policy, but he considersThe Tragedy of Vietnamto be his greatest achievement in insight and synthesis on the subject. Hearden earned a Ph.D. degree in American History from the University of Wisconsin--Madison.  He has written several books on  American Foreign Relations includingRoosevelt Confronts Hitler:America's Entry into World War II and Architects of Globalism: Building a New World Order during World War II. He has also editedVietnam: Four American Perspectives.  During his long and distinguished career, Hearden has specialized in teaching courses on American Foreign Affairs. His course on American in Vietnam was ranked as one of the ten most popular courses taught at Purdue University. --This text refers to an alternatePaperbackedition.