Delta to delta : the Vietnamese move South

by Jim Goodman

Lying on the eastern side of the Indochina Peninsula, contemporary Viet Nam stretches from the latitude of 24 degrees north on its border with China to 8 degrees south at southern tip of Ca Mau province. The country's total area is more than 330,000 square kilometers, with a coastline of 3444 kilometers. While it is a politically unified nation, in fact it comprises three distinct parts - North, Center and South, each of which has its own distinctive topography, climate, cuisine and dialect. Moreover, each has its own separate history and culture. And until the late 15th century separate governments ruled the three different parts.

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Reviews

[Dimitrios · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book tackles a particularly interesting and important historical topic, but reading it proved more demanding than I expected. A large part of the text includes extensive use of royal names, deities, and place names, which makes the flow and comprehension quite difficult. The narrative loses accessibility, especially for readers who are not already familiar with Vietnam’s history and mythology. I was expecting a more understandable and guiding read — ideally with more explanatory elements and a more narrative-driven approach