In this book, you'll learn all about the history of Vietnam, one of the most fascinating countries in the world.

Readers will learn about the heroes and heroines who have molded Vietnam's history via thorough research. However, this book celebrates the nation's rich cultural legacy as well as its lasting spirit of independence and resiliency.

Key topics discussed in this fascinating book include: China's ancient conquest of Vietnam and the millennia-long struggle of the Vietnamese for independence from their powerful neighbor to the north The reign of the Nguyen dynasty, the ...

The 20th century saw several political and military conflicts.

Finally, this book concludes with a well documented recent history of Vietnam from the time of Chinese domination (111 B.C.-938 A.D.) up to the present. History of Vietnam should be read by anyone with an interest in Asian or world history.

Seeking to reshape these accounts, Descending Dragon, Rising Tiger chronicles the vast sweep of Vietnam’s tumultuous history, from the Bronze Age to the present day, in order to lay out the first English-language account of the full story ...

An essential addition for high school and public library shelves, The History of Vietnam is the only reference book to examine Vietnam's complete history, from the 2nd century BCE to the present.