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A Vietnamese Family Chronicle - by Nguyen Trieu Dan (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The Nguyen of Kim Bai (a village in the Red River delta in Vietnam) traces its ancestry back to at least the 15th century.
- About the Author: Nguyen Trieu Dan left North Vietnam in 1950 to study abroad.
- 400 Pages
- History, Asia
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About the Book
The Nguyen of Kim Bai (a village in the Red River delta in Vietnam) traces its ancestry back to at least the 15th century. The region is also considered to be the birthplace of the Vietnamese race (the epic revolt of the Trung sisters against the Chinese occupiers occurred here).Book Synopsis
The Nguyen of Kim Bai (a village in the Red River delta in Vietnam) traces its ancestry back to at least the 15th century. The region is also considered to be the birthplace of the Vietnamese race (the epic revolt of the Trung sisters against the Chinese occupiers occurred here).
The Nguyen family chronicle since 1600, preserved through war and exile, was written (in Chinese script) by the author's grandfather. This document (kept in Nguyen's ancestors' altar) is quoted liberally. A clear and unique picture of Vietnamese personality and culture is provided.
Review Quotes
"well-written...recommended"-Library Journal; "essential"-Choice.
About the Author
Nguyen Trieu Dan left North Vietnam in 1950 to study abroad. He was a diplomat for South Vietnam until 1975; since then he and his family have taken refuge in Victoria, Australia.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.15 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Asia
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Theme: Southeast Asia
Format: Paperback
Author: Nguyen Trieu Dan
Language: English
Street Date: December 14, 2011
TCIN: 87375425
UPC: 9780786467457
Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-0342
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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