THE VIETNAM WAR | The Great Courses | 4 DVDs/Guidebook | New/Sealed The product is "The Vietnam War" by John C. McManus, a 4 DVD set with a guidebook from The Great Courses. It is a nonfiction narrative on the Vietnam War, covering topics such as sociology, history, politics, and military aspects. The intended audience includes young adults, ages 9-12, and adults. The narrator for the DVDs is also John C. McManus. The Vietnam War was a major and politically revolutionary struggle in the late twentieth century, splitting Vietnam into the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the Republic of Vietnam. The conflict was more complex than often imagined, since it was caused by unique political factors inside the country, Southeast Asia, and 1960s and 1970s American culture and society. The course, taught by specialist John C. McManus, delves into the history of the Vietnam conflict by addressing essential topics such as who, what, when, where, why, and how the conflict affected regular people. The course also delves at the conflict's human dimensions, such as how it affected ordinary people, combat soldiers, veterans, refugees, women, and Americans from all political parties. It paints a detailed picture of the struggle from its inception to reunification in the 1990s, creating a timeline of significant political decisions and developments in both the United States and Vietnam. The Vietnam War provides a thorough perspective of the struggle, demonstrating the full scope and magnitude of its human toll on everyday people such as soldiers, peace activists, teachers, refugees, children, and families. It also sheds light on the daily lives of US soldiers and Viet Cong fighters, as well as the treatment of veterans who returned to America during the war's least popular period. Finally, The Vietnam War presents a thorough and extensive overview of the fight, emphasizing the significance of understanding the human dimensions of the struggle and its impact on ordinary people. The Great Courses, formerly known as The Teaching Company, offers a wide range of educational DVD courses and lectures taught by professors from leading universities. These courses cover various subjects, including history, literature, science, philosophy, and more. Each course typically consists of 8 to 84 lectures, with each lecture lasting about 30 to 45 minutes. The courses are available in both audio and video formats, with the video versions including visual aids like 3D animations, detailed maps, and illustrations to enhance understanding. Product details ? Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: Yes ? MPAA rating: G (General Audience) ? Package Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.8 x 3.9 inches; 1.95 Pounds ? Media Format: DVD ? Studio: The Great Courses ? 24 lectures on 4 DVDs ? Printed and digital versions of the course guidebook ? Closed captioning available