Discovering Vietnam's Ancient Capital : The Archaeology and History of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long-Hanoi / edited by Andrew Hardy and Tien Ðông Nguyen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hardy, Andrew (Andrew David), 1966- editor.

Nguyễn, Tiến Đông, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long (Hanoi, Vietnam).

Hanoi (Vietnam)--History.

Hanoi (Vietnam).

Hanoi (Vietnam)--Civilization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (356 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : NUS Press, [2024]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Discovering Vietnam’s Ancient Capital explores the archaeology and history of the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long in Hanoi, Vietnam. Edited by Andrew Hardy and Nguyễn Tiến Đông, this comprehensive work delves into the archaeological research and discoveries made at the citadel site, shedding light on Vietnam's rich historical and cultural heritage. The book examines the citadel's significance throughout Vietnamese history, including its role in the Lý, Trần, and Lê dynasties, as well as its transformation over time. Through detailed maps, figures, and expert contributions, the publication provides insights into the cultural layers, architectural structures, and artefacts discovered at the site. This scholarly work aims to enhance understanding of Vietnam's ancient capital and is intended for historians, archaeologists, and those interested in Southeast Asian history. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Half title page

Full title page

Copyright page

Contents

List of Maps and Figures

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Introduction-The Discovery of Thăng Long Imperial Citadel: Archaeological Dig and Historical Event

Part I -Excavation of the Citadel as Historical Event

Chapter 1-Archaeological Research and Discoveries at the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel Site, 18 Hoàng Diệu Street, Hanoi

Chapter 2-Intriguing Mysteries from a Corner of the Imperial Citadel

Chapter 3-Discoveries Change Our Understanding of Vietnam’s Ancient Architecture

Chapter 4-Interpreting the Cultural Layers

Chapter 5-Our Ancestors’ Bricks

Chapter 6-The Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long–Hanoi: World Heritage

Part II-Research into the History of the Citadel

Chapter 7-Thăng Long Imperial Citadel in Vietnamese Memory

Chapter 8-Gao Pian (高駢), the Last Protector General of Annan

Chapter 9-The Scale and Location of the Forbidden City Within the Structure of Thăng Long–Hanoi Citadel Through History

Chapter 10-Đại Việt and Champa, Viewed from the Excavation Trenches at 18 Hoàng Diệu Street

Chapter 11-Ancient Thăng Long Through Old Maps

Chapter 12-From Thăng Long to Hanoi: The Downgrading and Destruction of the Nineteenth-Century Citadel

Additional Maps

Glossary

Bibliography

List of Contributors

Index Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Hardy, Andrew Discovering Vietnam's Ancient Capital

ISBN:

9789813252301

OCLC:

1435921306