商品簡介
In separately authored chapters, a political and cultural portrait of the capital of Vietnam is sketched from pre-colonial times to the present. The authors, a French historian that lived in Vietnam before the departure of the French and a Vietnamese historian that lives in France, concentrate primarily on the 20th century, discussing the cultural life of the city, the politics of resistance to colonialism, wartime destruction, life under communism, and current trends. Various sidebars offer literary and historical reflections on others' experiences with the city. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Georges Boudarel, a French historian, lived in Indochina before the departure of the French, gaining firsthand experience of the Vietnamese resistance and their eventual liberation. Nguyen Van Ky is a Vietnamese scholar who specializes in contemporary life in Vietnam.
