2008, ISBN: 9781576074176

Beginning with a lengthy introduction to Vietnam´s past, this book traces the historical context that serves as a foundation for the present-day society and culture of this Southeast Asia… More...

Beginning with a lengthy introduction to Vietnam´s past, this book traces the historical context that serves as a foundation for the present-day society and culture of this Southeast Asian nation. Intended for nonspecialists and other Asian enthusiasts, this work gives readers a thorough understanding of this diverse, richly storied land. From Vietnam´s indigenous dynasties to outside influences including Buddhism, Confucianism, Western imperialism, and the Chinese bureaucracy system, the long path to a Vietnamese identity is tracedóone that showcases a people´s resilience, creativity, and intense love of freedom. This volume includes translations of numerous primary documents. From the narrative sections on Vietnamese history and society to the A - Z format of significant people and events, Vietnam: A Global Studies Handbook brings Vietnam to life. The only handbook on Vietnam that combines colorful, discursive chapters and supporting reference materials. eBook PDF 16.04.2008 eBooks>Fremdsprachige eBooks>Englische eBooks>Ratgeber & Freizeit>Bildung & Erziehung, Abc-Clio, .200<

ISBN: 9781576074176

Beginning with a lengthy introduction to Vietnam's past, this book traces the historical context that serves as a foundation for the present-day society and culture of this Southeast Asia… More...

Beginning with a lengthy introduction to Vietnam's past, this book traces the historical context that serves as a foundation for the present-day society and culture of this Southeast Asian nation. Intended for nonspecialists and other Asian enthusiasts, this work gives readers a thorough understanding of this diverse, richly storied land. From Vietnam's indigenous dynasties to outside influences including Buddhism, Confucianism, Western imperialism, and the Chinese bureaucracy system, the long path to a Vietnamese identity is tracedóone that showcases a people's resilience, creativity, and intense love of freedom. This volume includes translations of numerous primary documents. From the narrative sections on Vietnamese history and society to the A - Z format of significant people and events, Vietnam: A Global Studies Handbook brings Vietnam to life. eBooks / Englische eBooks / Education, ABC-Clio<

ISBN: 157607417X

While most Americans might still think of Vietnam as little more than the site of a war, such broad typecasting glosses over a complicated and frequently misrepresented country. This volu… More...

While most Americans might still think of Vietnam as little more than the site of a war, such broad typecasting glosses over a complicated and frequently misrepresented country. This volume brings the nation's dynamic history, society and religious institutions to the page. History History eBook, ABC-CLIO<

ISBN: 9781576074176

While most Americans might still think of Vietnam as little more than the site of a war, such broad typecasting glosses over a complicated and frequently misrepresented country. This volu… More...

While most Americans might still think of Vietnam as little more than the site of a war, such broad typecasting glosses over a complicated and frequently misrepresented country. This volume brings the nation's dynamic history, society and religious institutions to the page. History, eBooks.com<

2002, ISBN: 9781576074176

A Global Studies Handbook, eBooks, eBook Download (PDF), Auflage, [PU: ABC-CLIO], [ED: 1], ABC-CLIO, 2002