A Maritime Vietnam

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'In assiduity and breadth, this book surpasses even Prof. Li's now classic Nguyen Cochinchina. As a meticulous analysis of the intersection between external and domestic economies, A Maritime Vietnam provides not only for Vietnam, but for the region a model longitudinal inquiry into a fundamental but substantially neglected theme. It will enhance Prof. Li's reputation as one of the most original scholars ever to have worked in pre-colonial Southeast Asia history.' Victor Lieberman, University of Michigan 'This brilliantly researched and thoughtfully written history of Vietnam as viewed from the sea will force specialists and general readers alike to rethink traditional interpretations of this country's past, not least of all the outdated idea that the Vietnamese rarely ventured beyond the bamboo walls of their villages. They did - and did so over centuries. Li Tana's Maritime Vietnam is required reading for anyone interested in Vietnam, whether in ancient times or today.' Christopher Goscha, Universite du Quebec a Montreal 'In chronological breadth and originality, this book surpasses even Prof. Li's now classic Nguyen Cochinchina. This latest meticulous research provides not only for Vietnam, but for the region at large an unprecedented model of a large-scale, longitudinal thematic study. A Maritime Vietnam will only enhance Prof. Li's reputation as one of most assiduous and persuasive scholars ever to have worked in precolonial Southeast Asian history.' Victor Lieberman, University of Michigan