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Informationen zum Autor Justin Corfield is a teacher of history and international studies at Geelong Grammar School. He is the author of Encyclopedia of Singapore (2006). Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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 ...
