Fire in the Lake

Explore the rich and complex history of Vietnam in this landmark work. Frances FitzGerald offers a compassionate and penetrating account of the collision of two societies that remain untranslatable to one another. From traditional villages to conflicts between Communists and anti-Communists, this magisterial work takes readers inside Vietnam’s history, revealing the country from the perspective of its own people. Originally published in 1972 and the first of its kind, the book won the Pulitzer Prize, the Bancroft Prize, and the National Book Award. With unparalleled clarity and insight, FitzGerald illustrates how America misinterpreted the realities of Vietnam.