{"product_id":"tragic-mountains-the-hmong-the-americans-and-the-secret-wars-for-laos-1942-1992","title":"Tragic Mountains: The Hmong, the Americans, and the Secret Wars for Laos, 1942-1992","description":"Jane Hamilton-Merritt, Nobel-nominated scholar and photojournalist, has followed the plight of the Hmong and the war in Indochina since the 1960s. The staunchest of allies, the Hmong sided with the Americans against the North Vietnamese and were foot soldiers in the brutal secret war for Laos. Since the war, abandoned by their American allies, the Hmong have been subjected to a campaign of genocide by the North Vietnamese, including the use of chemical weapons. Tragic Mountains moves from the big picture of international diplomacy and power politics to the small villages and heroic engagements in the Lao jungle. It is a story of courage, brutality, heroism, betrayal, resilience, and hope.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0253207568\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0253207568.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Hamilton-Merritt, Jane\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41499921186874,"sku":"DBV.0253207568.A","price":10.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0253207568-0.jpg?v=1783046683","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/tragic-mountains-the-hmong-the-americans-and-the-secret-wars-for-laos-1942-1992","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}