Thousand Years of Vietnamese History

This book traces the history of Vietnam's long relationship with China. In 111 B.C., it was a part of the Han Empire, which ruled over much of Southeast Asia. From that point on, the country was ruled by the Chinese, who imposed a number of restrictions on its citizens, including forced labor and high taxes. These conditions only intensified the nation's resentment toward the foreign powers, but the Vietnamese remained steadfast in their resolve to protect their nation's sovereignty.

At the beginning of the 16th century, the Vietnamese kingdom, Dai Viet, was still intact. In fact, Portuguese seafarers were among the first Europeans to visit the country. However, rival Viets soon began to challenge the rule of Hanoi, and the country split in two. The Mac Lords ruled the north of the country from Hanoi, while the Trinh Lords ruled the south from Hue.

In 938 A.D., General Ngo Quyen defeated the Southern Han and regained the independence of Vietnam. His victory over the Han forced the Vietnamese to fight for their freedom and culture. But the war ended after the Chinese pulled out. The Chinese were never able to take over Vietnam, and it took several more centuries to rebuild the country. The country was not without its problems, but there were some moments of unrest. Click here for more details about Văn Hoá Việt Nam

The anthology covers the millennium-long Chinese dominance of Vietnam, followed by four centuries of independence. After three centuries of civil war, the Ly, Tran, and Ho dynasties promoted Buddhism and Southeast Asian political practices. After that, the Ming, French, and Siamese invaded, resulting in a split in Vietnamese sovereignty. The French, however, never ceased to seek out and conquer the country.

The anthology covers the millennium of Chinese dominance and the four centuries of independence from the Chinese. During the Ly, Tran, and Ho dynasties, the Vietnamese adopted Buddhism and Southeast Asian political practices. They then adopted the Confucian government and established centralized government offices. The resulting military academy and the unified country created a united independent Vietnam in 1975. These developments made the country an important center for Southeast Asian political culture.

During the first 1000 years of Vietnamese history, the country was absorbed into the Chinese state. During this time, numerous struggles broke out. The Chinese were unable to control the Vietnamese way of life, and the country was eventually ruled by the Chinese for a thousand years. During this period, the Vietnamese learned to respect and fear the enemy, which ultimately led to many other changes. During the eleventh century, Buddhism was widely practiced in Vietnam. The majority of religious practices, such as the Khmer and Buddhist religions, were Khmer, were imported from China. In this period, Confucianism was also widely practiced, and was incorporated into the state.

For almost 1000 years, Vietnam was forced into the state of China. During this time, numerous struggles broke out. During this period, the Vietnamese tried to protect their way of life. There were many brave warriors who fought for their freedom. In 938A.D., they finally defeated the Southern Han and achieved independence. This resulted in the birth of the Vietnamese nation. This period is known as the "Third Century" of Vietnam.