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Best books to learn The history of Vietnam, in order
Vietnam is far more than the American war, and the order should show it. A good path starts with the long story — ancient dynasties and the millennia of resistance to Chinese and then French rule — before the wars of the twentieth century, then reunification and the modern, reforming nation. Read the war first and you miss the deep national identity that drove it. Ancient and colonial Vietnam, then the wars, then the country it became.
Reading paths for the history of vietnam
The Best Books on the History of Vietnam
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning the history of vietnam?
- Vietnam is far more than the American war, and the order should show it. A good path starts with the long story — ancient dynasties and the millennia of resistance to Chinese and then French rule — before the wars of the twentieth century, then reunification and the modern, reforming nation. Read the war first and you miss the deep national identity that drove it. Ancient and colonial Vietnam, then the wars, then the country it became.
- What's a good book to start the history of vietnam with?
- A strong starting point is Vietnam by Bill Hayton. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after the history of vietnam?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The history of Taiwan, The history of Iraq, The history of Saudi Arabia.