The composition of the nineteenth-century political elite of pre-colonial Nguyen Vietnam (1802-1883)

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Alexander Woodside in his 1971 book 'Vietnam and the Chinese Model,' has distorted the historical dynamic of the 19th century in addition to contradicting his own evidences regarding the composition of the political elites. According to the statistical evidence the political elites consisted largely of men from Hue and neighbouring provinces plus southerners and northern Trung-ky examination graduates. The history of 19th century Vietnam can be properly understood if put in proper chronological and geographical perspectives.

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The economics of French rule in Indochina: a biography of Paul Bernard (1892-1960)

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Paul Bernard, a banker and economist, had considerable influence on French leaders and how they thought about the economy of their Indochina colony. He conducted many business activities and served as the managing director of the French and Colonial Finance Company, which was an important colonial finance house. He also participated in the state planning of the company during the french intervention and has a hand in all aspects of economic development.

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Colonial prisons and anti-colonial resistance in French Indochina: the Thai Nguyen Rebellion, 1917

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The author outlines the background and aftermath of the prisoner uprising in Thai Nguyen Penitentiary in French Indochina in 1917. The dynamics of French colonial prison administration and the despotism of colonial officials are discussed.

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