People's Wars in China, Malaya, and Vietnam

by Marc Opper

Book Overview

People's Wars in China, Malaya, and Vietnam explains why some insurgencies collapse after a military defeat while under other circumstances insurgents are able to maintain influence, rebuild strength, and ultimately defeat the government. The author argues that ultimate victory in civil wars rests on the size of the coalition of social groups established by each side during the conflict. When insurgents establish broad social coalitions...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0472131842
• ISBN13: 9780472131846
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: University of Michigan Press
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.1"