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). 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.
Editions of A Vietnamese Family Chronicle
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780786467457
- EBook
- ISBN 9780786487790
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Vietnamese Family Chronicle about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Vietnamese Family Chronicle?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > Ethnic studies / Ethnicity
Where can I read a sample of A Vietnamese Family Chronicle?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780786467457
How long is A Vietnamese Family Chronicle and how many pages does it have?
A Vietnamese Family Chronicle has 400 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Vietnamese Family Chronicle?
Nguyen Trieu Dan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Vietnamese Family Chronicle is available as paperback(ISBN 9780786467457) and ebook(ISBN 9780786487790)
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