Tragic Mountains: The Hmong, the Americans, and the Secret Wars for Laos, 1942-1992
Jane Hamilton-Merritt examines the Hmong, American involvement, and the secret wars surrounding Laos across five turbulent decades. Covering the years 1942 to 1992, Tragic Mountains provides a historical account of conflict, political forces, and the enduring significance of this overlooked chapter in modern history.
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Tragic Mountains examines the history of the Hmong, the Americans, and the secret wars connected to Laos.
Spanning 1942 to 1992, the book covers five decades of conflict, political involvement, and changing relationships.
Jane Hamilton-Merritt presents a focused study of Laos and the people and powers shaped by its wartime history.
This work offers readers an overview of a complex and consequential period in modern Southeast Asian history.
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