End of a War

This book, written by liberal French experts on Indochina, offers a detailed and polished account of the Indochinese War, focusing on the Geneva Conference, its lead-up, and aftermath. It provides new insights into the roles of the Korean War, China, Four-Power meetings, internal French developments, and American involvement. The analysis sheds light on the puzzling concessions made by Ho Chi Minh in 1954, drawing connections between the Manila Pact and U.S. intervention in Vietnam. The authors maintain a coolly graphic style, making the extensive details accessible and rewarding for both scholars and a broader readership interested in the period.