Includes bibliographical references (p. [423]-454) and index.

Biographical Sketches of Participants in the U.S.-Vietnamese Dialogue -- 1. The Theme and Structure of the Book -- 2. Enemies: Washington's and Hanoi's Mindsets by January 1961 -- 3. The Evolution of Washington's and Hanoi's Mindsets, 1945-1960 -- 4. A Neutral Solution: Was it Possible? -- 5. Escalation: 1961-1965 -- 6. Negotiating Initiatives, 1965-1967: Why Did They Fail? -- 7. U.S. Military Victory in Vietnam: A Dangerous Illusion? -- 8. Learning from Tragedy: Lessons of Vietnam for the Twenty-First Century -- App. A. Additions to History: Corrections to the Historical Record, 1945-1968 -- App. B. Three Alternative U.S. Strategies in Vietnam: A Reexamination Based on New Chinese and Vietnamese Sources -- App. C. Participants in "The Vietnam War Reexamined: Its History and Lessons," a Conference in Bellagio, Italy, July 27-31, 1998.