ISBN: 078180910X
Hippocrene Books
2002 - Paperback - 175 Seiten
Format: 13 mal 17 cm

A whirlwind tour of over 2000 years of Vietnamese history.
Complemented by more than 50 illustrations, this volume offers a panoramic view of Vietnam and its people. Its recounting of the story of Vietnam begins more than two thousand years ago, and progresses onward to the twenty-first century. Examining the major political, military, and social developments that have shaped Vietnam, it represents the perfect introduction to this vital country.

Tragic and heroic—these two words capture the essence of Vietnam’s history. 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. 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 pervades Vietnamese society.

Dr. Shelton Woods was born and raised in Southeast Asia. He received his Ph.D. is Southeast Asian History from the UCLA, and serves as Associate Professor of East/ Southeast Asian History at Boise State University.