Tay Son Uprising (1771-1802) in Vietnam: Mandated by Heaven?

This article attempts to explore the extent to which the concept of 'mandate from heaven' was exploited by the Tay Son brothers to justify their uprising against the Nguyen family in southern Vietnam and the Trinh in the north. The Nguyen and Trinh families each claimed to be the trustee o...

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Main Author: Ku, Boon Dar (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: History, Politics & Securities Research Centre, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2017-07.
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