Cold War Mandarin

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The book explores the tumultuous era of Ngo Dinh Diem's rule in South Vietnam, highlighting his rise from a struggling expatriate in 1950 to a despotic leader backed by U.S. funding. It examines the complexities of the "Diem experiment," detailing the oppressive regime he established and the political landscape of the time. The narrative culminates in the dramatic events leading to his assassination by South Vietnamese soldiers in 1963, providing insight into the broader implications of his governance and the U.S. involvement in Vietnam.