Ancient Vietnam

Ancient Vietnam

Author: Anne-Valérie Schweyer

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789749863756

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The history of Vietnam is one of spectacular confrontations, both cultural and ideological between the world of the Chinese - a world adopted by the ethnic Viet living in the Red river basin - and the Indian world - facets of which are seen in the Cham, whose numerous small kingdoms were strung out all along the coast from north of Hue to south of Phan Rang. This book will firstly present the history of Vietnam from the 6th to 15th centuries, highlighting the clashes between the two major civilisations which are the foundation of modern Vietnam. The second part will deal with the archaeology of the sites which are a testament to this history. Maps, plans and numerous photographs will help us to experience the history of ancient Vietnam both in its early beginnings and its subsequent evolution. Traces the history of Vietnam from its early beginnings to the emergence of the Cham civilisation and beyond Explores numerous archaeological sites and monuments In-depth research by a world renowned scholar Includes maps and plans of important archaeological and historical sites 300 colour photographs


Passage to Vietnam

Passage to Vietnam

Author: Rick Smolan

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13:

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CD includes interactive passages, 400 photos, 60 min. video, interactive photo-editing sessions, interactive virtual galleries.


Arts of Ancient Viet Nam

Arts of Ancient Viet Nam

Author: Nancy Tingley

Publisher: Museum of Fine Arts (Houston)

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13:

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"Explores Viet Nam's rich heritage, from the Sa Huynh culture (1st millennium B.C.) to art from Hoi An. The authors discuss links between Viet Nam and Indonesia, reflected in the Hindu and Buddhist temples and stone sculptures, and investigate trade in gold and Chinese ceramics with Butuan"--Provided by publisher.


The Origins of Ancient Vietnam

The Origins of Ancient Vietnam

Author: Nam C. Kim

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 0199980888

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Urbanization and Religion in Ancient Central Mexico examines the ways in which urbanization and religion intersected in pre-Columbian central Mexico. It provides a materially informed history of religion and an archaeology of cities that considers religion as a generative force in societal change.


The Cham of Vietnam

The Cham of Vietnam

Author: Tran Ky Phuong

Publisher: NUS Press

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 997169459X

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The Cham people once inhabited and ruled over a large stretch of what is now the central Vietnamese coast. Written by specialists in history, archaeology, anthropology, art history, and linguistics, these essays reassess the ways that the Cham have been studied.


The A to Z of Vietnam

The A to Z of Vietnam

Author: Bruce M. Lockhart

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2010-04-14

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 1461731925

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Vietnam became part of French Indochina in 1887 and did not regain its independence again until after the Vietnam War. However, despite a relatively peaceful two decades the country experienced little economic growth because of conservative leadership policies. In an effort to change this stagnation, Vietnamese authorities have committed to economic liberalization and enacted structural reforms needed to modernize the economy and to produce more competitive, export-driven industries. The A to Z of Vietnam focuses on the recent changes and leadership of Vietnam while giving due attention to the earlier kingdoms, the period of French Indochina, the wars for liberation, the Vietnam War, and much more. Hundreds of cross-referenced A to Z dictionary entries are included on political, economic, social and cultural aspects as well as the major cities and geographic features. This book also contains a chronology and introduction that traces Vietnam's history, as well as a bibliography.


Historical Dictionary of Vietnam

Historical Dictionary of Vietnam

Author: Bruce M. Lockhart

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2006-02-27

Total Pages: 554

ISBN-13: 081086505X

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Vietnam became part of French Indochina in 1887 and did not regain its independence again until after the Vietnam War. However, despite a relatively peaceful two decades the country experienced little economic growth because of conservative leadership policies. In an effort to change this stagnation, Vietnamese authorities have committed to economic liberalization and enacted structural reforms needed to modernize the economy and to produce more competitive, export-driven industries. The third edition of this dictionary focuses on the recent changes and leadership of Vietnam while giving due attention to the earlier kingdoms, the period of French Indochina, the wars for liberation, the Vietnam War, and much more. Hundreds of cross-referenced A to Z dictionary entries are included on political, economic, social and cultural aspects as well as the major cities and geographic features. This book also contains a chronology and introduction that traces Vietnam's history, as well as a bibliography.


Hầu Đồng: the Spirit Mediums of Vietnam

Hầu Đồng: the Spirit Mediums of Vietnam

Author: Tewfic El-Sawy

Publisher:

Published: 2016-08-16

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781367346147

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Hầu Đồng (also Lên đồng) is one of the main rituals of Đạo Mẫu, and exemplifies the worship of mother goddesses in Vietnam. During these rituals, the mediums go into trances so their bodies can receive the spirits of various deities. The journey of the spirits into the bodies of the mediums is an incarnation, and the process involves the spirits briefly hovering then moving into the mediums. The mediums change their costumes to indicate which deity has entered their body. Đạo Mẫu and its ritual, Hầu Đồng were prohibited by the French colonials and by the Ho Chi Minh Socialist regime, but has been subtly encouraged since 2000 when it was officially considered as an ancient indigenous folk religion of Vietnam, and an important cultural heritage. Tewfic El-Sawy is the only photographer to have photographed Hầu Đồng ceremonies in such depth, and documented the maelstrom of trances, possession, spirit worship, fortune telling and clairvoyance, fashion and pageantry, sacred music and hymns, faith, belief, superstition, the supernatural, nationalism and history that constitute Vietnam's Đạo Mẫu and its ritual; Hầu Đồng. To the best of his knowledge, there are no other photo book on these ceremonies.


Vietnam

Vietnam

Author: Christopher Goscha

Publisher:

Published: 2016-09-13

Total Pages: 592

ISBN-13: 0465094368

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The definitive history of modern Vietnam and its diverse and divided past


Aztlán and Viet Nam

Aztlán and Viet Nam

Author: George Mariscal

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1999-03

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9780520214057

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A collection of writings that explores the experiences of Mexican-Americans during the Vietnam War, both on the warfront and at home; featuring over sixty short stories, poems, speeches, and articles.