Power Struggles And Military Interventions In 19th Century Southeast Asia: The Nguyen Dynasty's Impact On Vietnam's Regional Development And Relations With Cambodia And Siam

Abstract

Through the power interactions in the relationships between Vietnam, Cambodia, and Siam during the 19th century, the author explains the origins of the foreign policies and robust military measures of the Nguyen dynasty towards its neighboring countries in the first half of the 19th century. With primary sources from the National History Archives of the Nguyen dynasty, the author has significant historical materials to provide scientific insights in this study.