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TRAGIC MOUNTAINS
THE HMONG, THE AMERICANS, AND THE SECRET WARS FOR LAOS, 1942-1992 |
| By: |
Jane Hamilton-Merritt |
| Format: |
Book |
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£32.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0253207568 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780253207562 |
| Publisher: |
INDIANA UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
1 January, 1993 |
| Pages: |
624 |
| Description: |
The name Hmong means 'free people' or 'those who must have their freedom and independence'. History records ancient Hmong homelands in China, a fiercely independent culture dating back to 2000 BC, and centuries of oppression. This title tells the story of the Lao Hmong Struggle for freedom and survival since 1940. |
| Synopsis: |
Jane Hamilton-Merritt, Nobel-nominated scholar and photojournalist, has followed the plight of the Hmong and the war in Indochina since the 1960s. The staunchest of allies, the Hmong sided with the Americans against the North Vietnamese and were foot soldiers in the brutal secret war for Laos. Since the war, abandoned by their American allies, the Hmong have been subjected to a campaign of genocide by the North Vietnamese, including the use of chemical weapons. Tragic Mountains moves from the big picture of international diplomacy and power politics to the small villages and heroic engagements in the Lao jungle. It is a story of courage, brutality, heroism, betrayal, resilience, and hope. |
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US |
| Imprint: |
Indiana University Press |
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Returnable |
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