{"product_id":"vietnam-9781576074169","title":"Vietnam","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): L. Shelton Woods\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Asia - Southeast Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe only handbook on Vietnam that combines colorful, discursive chapters and supporting reference materials.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeginning 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 traced--one 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, \u003ci\u003eVietnam: A Global Studies Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e brings Vietnam to life.","brand":"ABC-CLIO","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45088196100247,"sku":"9781576074169","price":7031.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781576074169.webp?v=1767267256","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/vietnam-9781576074169","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}