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Book SynopsisFirst ruled under China's close watch for centuries, Vietnam fell under conflicting commands of France and Japan during the 19th and 20th centuries-finally leading to the split of North and South Vietnam, and ultimately, the Vietnam War.
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Table of ContentsSeries Foreword by Frank W. Thackeray and John E. Findling Preface Abbreviations Timeline of Historical Events 1 Vietnam until the Tay Son Rebellion 2 Nguyen Dynasty (1780-1887) 3 French Protectorate (1887-1945) 4 From 1945 until the Geneva Agreements (1945-1954) 5 From Geneva Agreements to Start of War (1954-1960) 6 From the Formation of Vietcong to U.S. Soldiers (1960-1965) 7 From U.S. Involvement to Tet Offensive and Death of Ho Chi Minh (1965-1969) 8 From the Death of Ho Chi Minh until Reunification (1969-1976) 9 From Reunification until the Withdrawal from Cambodia (1976-1989) 10 Vietnam Today (1989-present) Notable People in Vietnam since 1945 Selected Bibliography Index
