Vietnam's Geographic Challenge

Nam tiến: Southward Advance

The Legacy Chinese Settlers in Hà Tiên and Vietnam

Geopolitics of Vietnam

Vietnam has a rich history dating back around 20,000 years, beginning with its earliest known inhabitants, the Hoabinhians. Over millennia, the region's strategic geographical features facilitated the development of several ancient cultures, including the Đông Sơn in the north and the Sa Huynh in central Vietnam. While often under <a href="https://history-maps.com/story/History-of-China" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chinese</a> rule, Vietnam saw intermittent periods of independence led by local figures like the Trưng Sisters and Ngô Quyền. With the introduction of <a href="https://history-maps.com/story/History-of-Buddhism" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buddhism</a> and <a href="https://history-maps.com/story/History-of-Hinduism" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hinduism</a>, Vietnam became a unique cultural crossroads influenced by both Chinese and <a href="https://history-maps.com/story/History-of-India" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indian</a> civilizations. The country faced various invasions and occupations, including those by Imperial China and later the <a href="https://history-maps.com/story/History-of-France" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">French Empire</a>, which left long-lasting impacts. The latter's rule led to widespread resentment, setting the stage for political upheaval and the rise of communism after <a href="https://history-maps.com/story/World-War-II" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">World War II</a>. Vietnam's history is marked by its resilience and complex interplay between indigenous cultures and external influences, ranging from China and India to France and the <a href="https://history-maps.com/story/History-of-the-United-States" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">United States</a>.

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History of Vietnam Timeline

Prehistory

Prehistoric Period of Vietnam

Phùng Nguyên Culture

Sa Huỳnh Culture

Yue

Dong Son Culture

Lạc Việt

Ancient Period

Kingdom of Văn Lang

Âu Lạc

Qin campaign against the Baiyue

Nanyue

Chinese Rule

First Era of Northern Domination

Trung Sisters Rebellion

Second Era of Northern Domination

Funan

Early Cham Kingdoms

Champa

Lady Triệu

Kingdom of Vạn Xuân

Third Era of Northern Domination

Sui–Lâm Ấp War

Tang Rule

Golden Age of Cham Civilization

Black Emperor

Tang-Nanzhao conflicts in Annan

Autonomous Era

Monarchial Period

First Dai Viet Period

Battle of Bạch Đằng

Anarchy of the 12 Warlords

Song–Đại Cồ Việt War

Champa–Đại Cồ Việt War

Lý dynasty

Khmer Invasions of Northern Champa

Battle of Như Nguyệt River

Đại Việt–Khmer War

Cham Invasions of Angkor

Jayavarman VII's Conquest of Champa

Trần Dynasty

Mongol Invasions of Vietnam

Decline of Champa in the 14th century

Siamese-Champa War

Champa–Đại Việt War

Hồ Dynasty

Fourth Era of Northern Domination

Lê Dynasty

Fall of Champa

Đại Việt–Lan Xang War

Northern and Southern Dynasties

Trịnh–Nguyễn War

Viet Conquest of Mekong Delta

Tây Sơn Rebellion

Siamese–Vietnamese War

Nguyễn Dynasty

Siamese–Vietnamese War

Lê Văn Khôi Revolt

Siamese–Vietnamese War (1841–1845)

Modern Period

French Conquest of Vietnam

Resistance Movement

Vietnam during World War I

French Indochina in World War II

August Revolution

Haiphong Massacre

First Indochina War

Vietnam War

Unified Era

Cambodian–Vietnamese War

Sino-Vietnamese War

Renovation Era

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