This book surveys the entire history of Vietnam with a focus on its relationship with China to the North. It not only looks at the many border conflicts but also at ongoing trade between the two lands. While it does note social and cultural influences from China, it does not see Vietnam as a lesser cousin of sorts. It assesses just what makes Vietnam distinctive past and present. It stresses as well that Vietnam is a multi-ethnic society with numerous peoples, customs, and languages.
Tsuboi takes pains to examine how Vietnam is dealing with the extraordinary scars of war to which it has been victim, but it goes beyond victimization to emphasize its present economic development (stresses and strains).
Most characteristic of this book for a Western audience is its discussion and assessment of Japan’s role in contemporary Vietnam and Japanese-Vietnamese relations. It is written in a style accessible to all audiences.
This book surveys the entire history of Vietnam with a focus on its relationship with China to the North. It not only looks at the many border conflicts but also at ongoing trade between the two lands. While it does note social and cultural influences from China, it does not see Vietnam as a lesser cousin of sorts. It assesses just what makes Vietnam distinctive past and present. It stresses as well that Vietnam is a multi-ethnic society with numerous peoples, customs, and languages.
Tsuboi takes pains to examine how Vietnam is dealing with the extraordinary scars of war to which it has been victim, but it goes beyond victimization to emphasize its present economic development (stresses and strains).
Most characteristic of this book for a Western audience is its discussion and assessment of Japan’s role in contemporary Vietnam and Japanese-Vietnamese relations. It is written in a style accessible to all audiences.

Vietnam: On the Eve of "Prosperity"
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Vietnam: On the Eve of "Prosperity"
193Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9783119145886 |
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Publisher: | De Gruyter |
Publication date: | 07/21/2025 |
Pages: | 193 |
Product dimensions: | 6.10(w) x 9.06(h) x (d) |