The Last Emperors of Vietnam
Subtitle: From Tu Duc to Bao Dai (Contributions in Asian Studies)
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: March 30, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9780313311703
Subjects: Asian / Middle Eastern history: c 1500 to c 1900; Asian / Middle Eastern history: from c 1900 -; Colonization & independence; War & defence operations; 20th century; c 1800 to c 1900; Indo-China - History; History - General History; History: World; Vietnam; Asia - Southeast Asia; History / Asia; Asia - General; Political Process - Leadership; 19th century; History; Kings and rulers
First sentence: If Emperor Gia Long had brought in the French to help him secure the throne of Annam, he probably believe he had paid them back with ranks, titles, and wealth.