Contested Territory: Dien Bien Phu and the Making of Northwest Vietnam

Contested Territory: Dien Bien Phu and the Making of Northwest Vietnam

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Action & Adventure History
Formato Tapa dura
Páginas 352
Idioma Inglés
Publicado Apr 23, 2019
Editorial Yale University Press
ISBN-10 0300233957
ISBN-13 9780300233957
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Christian C. Lentz explores the nuanced historical and cultural factors surrounding the pivotal battle of Dien Bien Phu in the broader context of Northwest Vietnam. Through meticulous research, he delves into how this significant event was not merely a military confrontation but a catalyst for reshaping identities and territorial claims in the region. By examining local narratives, allege maps, and social dynamics, Lentz highlights the complexity of nationalism and the struggles for land in a landscape marked by colonial history and socio-political upheaval.

The work also offers insight into contemporary implications, demonstrating how the legacies of wartime territorial contestation continue to influence land rights and community relationships in present-day Vietnam. Through vivid storytelling and comprehensive analysis, Lentz invites readers to reconsider the intersections of history, geography, and identity, fostering a deeper understanding of how contested territories shape the lives of those who inhabit them.

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