Dragons Entangled: Indochina and the China-Vietnam War

by Steven J. Hood

Overview

In February 1979, China launched a full scale attack on Vietnam bringing to the surface the deep tension between the two socialist neighbours. The importance of the resultant war is often overlooked. Millions of people throughout the region were affected, and the frictions that remain in the wake of the war threaten the prospects for peace not only in Southeast Asia, but also the whole Asia-Pacific region as well. This is a full scale examination of the 1979 Sino-Vietnamese War - the events that led to it, the Cold War aftermath, and the implications for the region and beyond.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780873328623
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/30/1992
Pages:	108
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1590L (what's this?)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction, Dragons Entangled: A Marathon Conflict, 1 Historical Background: Chinese and Vietnamese Relations to 1975, 2 Beijing, Hanoi, and Indochina Steps to the Clash, 3 Cambodia: A Seemingly Endless Struggle, 4 Diplomacy: A Break in the Stalemate, 5 Further Entanglements: The Border/Territorial Dispute, 6 Ethnic Entanglements: The Chinese in Vietnam, 7 Conclusion Dragons Entangled: A Region at War

Editorial Reviews

A political and historical look at the causes, dynamics, and significance of the 1979 war between China and Vietnam. The conflict claimed half a million lives and severely impacted millions more, not only in the belligerent countries, but also in neighboring Cambodia and Laos, where much of the actual fighting took place. The hostility and distrust continues between the countries, and contributes to the instability of the region. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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