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Gr 9 Up—This audio production of the revised edition of the book (Chelsea House, 2010) by Maurice Isserman presents a straightforward, chronological overview of "America's Longest War." Vietnam's conflicts with the French set the stage for the Geneva Accords, the division of Vietnam, and the rise of Ho Chi Minh. Discussion of President Eisenhower's "domino theory" provides background on the origins of U.S. involvement. Vietnam's function in preserving America's credibility as a nuclear superpower is clearly explained, as are the roles of political l...Log In or Sign Up to Read More