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A VIETNAMESE ROYAL EXILE IN JAPAN IBD

ROUTLEDGE
09 / 2012
9780415653138
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Sinopsis

Prince Cuong De, viewed by the French as a pretender to the Vietnamese throne, was an important and interesting figure in the history of VietnamâÇÖs struggle for independence. He was highly regarded by many non-communist Vietnamese nationalists, but has been virtually âÇÖwritten outâÇÖ of Vietnamese history. Based on extensive original research, including interviews and important documents from the French national archives, thisábook traces the life of Cuong De as a royal exile in Japan, exploring his links to key Japanese leaders and how he campaigned for his cause and was supported in Japan, Vietnam and elsewhere.áThe authoráshowsáhow Cuong De had great hopes that imperial Japan would advance the cause of Vietnamese independence from France, especially during the Japanese occupation of Vietnam in 1941-5. But these hopes were disappointed as JapanâÇÖs Indochina policy gave primacy to JapanâÇÖs own economic and strategic self-interest. This book provides many fascinating insights into the development of Vietnamese nationalism and the long, harsh struggle for independence, from the perspective of an interesting and undeservedly neglected figure.

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