{"product_id":"9780781809108","title":"Vietnam","description":"Complemented by more than 50 illustrations, this volume offers a panoramic view of Vietnam and its people. Its recounting of the story of Vietnam begins more than two thousand years ago, and progresses onward to the twenty-first century. Examining the major political, military, and social developments that have shaped Vietnam, it represents the perfect introduction to this vital country. Tragic and heroic-these two words capture the essence of Vietnam's history. These terms are consciously placed in sequence because no matter what difficulties Vietnam faces, there is a triumph in its people that transcends immediate troubles. The Vietnamese, a people historically dominated at various points by imperialist nations including China, Japan, France, and the United States, have never lost their identity. That alone is a remarkable feat, and a testament to the rich and deep culture that pervades Vietnamese society.","brand":"Hippocrene Books, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47015501496560,"sku":"9780781809108","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780781809108_p0.jpg?v=1763663094","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780781809108","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}