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Empire: World History
In the episode about the Vietnam War, host Fredrik Logevall referenced the title while discussing how the image of the self‑immolating Buddhist monk marked a turning point in American public opinion, noting that his earlier work argued that the United States was essentially choosing war. The book was cited to support the argument about the escalation of conflict.
Episode: 176. The Vietnam War: The Rise of Ho Chi Minh
It was mentioned in relation to the significance of the image of the self-immolating Buddhist monk, highlighting the turning point in the Vietnam War's coverage and impact on American public opinion.
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I think it makes, as I argue in a previous book, choosing war.