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The History of Vietnam
Justin Corfield
ISBN: 0-313-34193-1
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34193-9
184 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 2/28/2008
List Price: $45.00 (UK Sterling Price: £31.95)
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Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • "Quick and valuable reference material, such as a timeline of historical events and a synopsis of notable people in a country's history, is available in the featured volumes. In addition, a brief glossary, a bibliographic essay, and an index end each book (Reviewed with The History of Haiti)."
    —MultiCultural Review     Fall 2008
  • "The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations titles are a very good series of concise, analytical histories of many nations of the world. The author . . . brings an international dimension to his undertaking. . . . This entire series is a useful source that all libraries serving novice audiences should consider."
    —ARBA     3/1/2009
Description: Everyone knows Vietnam for its turbulent environment during the second half of the 20th century, but few know that archaeologists believe that civilization there existed as far back as the Bronze Age. Vietnam's history runs rampant with clashing dynasties, civil wars and power struggles between the North and South, and conflicts with neighboring and other countries. First ruled under China's close watch for centuries, Vietnam fell under conflicting commands of France and Japan during the 19th and 20th centuries-finally leading to the split of North and South Vietnam, and ultimately, the Vietnam War. Today, Vietnam still struggles with its scars from the past, but is slowly emerging as its own country, independent of China and France. 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.
Table of Contents:
  • Series Foreword by Frank W. Thackeray and John E. Findling
    Preface
    Abbreviations
    Timeline of Historical Events
    1 Vietnam until the Tay Son Rebellion
    2 Nguyen Dynasty (1780-1887)
    3 French Protectorate (1887-1945)
    4 From 1945 until the Geneva Agreements (1945-1954)
    5 From Geneva Agreements to Start of War (1954-1960)
    6 From the Formation of Vietcong to U.S. Soldiers (1960-1965)
    7 From U.S. Involvement to Tet Offensive and Death of Ho Chi Minh (1965-1969)
    8 From the Death of Ho Chi Minh until Reunification (1969-1976)
    9 From Reunification until the Withdrawal from Cambodia (1976-1989)
    10 Vietnam Today (1989-present)
    Notable People in Vietnam since 1945
    Selected Bibliography
    Index
About the Author: Justin Corfield is a teacher of history and international studies at Geelong Grammar School. He is the author of Encyclopedia of Singapore (2006).
LCC Class: DS556
PDF Catalogs:
Greenwood Spring Reference 2008.pdf
Greenwood School and Public Library Reference 2009.pdf
Greenwood School and Public Library Reference Spring 2008.pdf
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