Describes the history, geography, government, economy, people, and culture of Vietnam.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Vietnam 8
The Natural Environment 14
Vietnam’s Past 26
Vietnam Enters the Modern Era 39
People of Vietnam 50
Vietnam’s Government
and the Communist Party 67
Vietnam’s Economy 77
Vietnam Looks Ahead 89
Facts at a Glance 94
History at a Glance 96
Bibliography 98
Further Reading 100
Index 103