Uncover the critical turning points in Vietnam’s struggle for nationhood. This insightful study delves into Ngô Đình Diệm’s ambitious Civic Action program, exploring how efforts to build a modern, anticommunist state ultimately faltered. Using Vietnamese archives, it illuminates the complexities of nationalism, post-colonialism, and development that shaped the path to the Vietnam War. Essential reading for students of international relations, political science, and Southeast Asian history, offering vital context on nation-building in the Cold War era. Discover Vietnam’s lost revolution, available now at The Bookish Owl.