Vietnam
Vietnam Complemented by more than 50 illustrations, this volume offers a panoramic view of Vietnam and its people. Examining the major political, military, and social developments that have shaped…
Specifikacia Vietnam
Vietnam
Complemented by more than 50 illustrations, this volume offers a panoramic view of Vietnam and its people. Examining the major political, military, and social developments that have shaped Vietnam, it represents the perfect introduction to this vital country. Its recounting of the story of Vietnam begins more than two thousand years ago, and progresses onward to the twenty-first century.
These terms are consciously placed in sequence because no matter what difficulties Vietnam faces, there is a triumph in its people that transcends immediate troubles. Tragic and heroic-these two words capture the essence of Vietnam's history. The Vietnamese, a people historically dominated at various points by imperialist nations including China, Japan, France, and the United States, have never lost their identity.
That alone is a remarkable feat, and a testament to the rich and deep culture that