Open AccessNguyen Lords with Trading Activities and International Cultural Exchange in South Vietnam during the Sixteenth to Eighteenth Centuries
Author(s) -
Xuyen Thi Vu
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
vʹetnamskie issledovaniâ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2618-9453
DOI - 10.54631/vs.2021.54-87-105
Subject(s) - vietnamese , feudalism , cultural exchange , political science , gateway (web page) , economic history , economy , history , ancient history , law , economics , politics , philosophy , linguistics , world wide web , computer science
The 16th 18th centuries were widely known as a fascinating period of Vietnamese history. It was characterized by the division between North (Đng Ngoi) and South of the country (Đng Trong) and the civil war accordingly between the Trinh Lords and the Nguyen Lords. It also witnessed the most vibrant cultural exchange and integration of feudal states in Vietnamese medieval times. With their well-defined vision and effective maritime trade strategies, the Nguyen Lords have actively promoted cultural and economic exchange in the region and to the world. The seaports along the coast of South Vietnam have become a central gateway for these activities. The current research is an attempt to give a vivid picture of the dynamic trading environment in Thuan Quang the biggest province in this part of the country. A critical reassessment of the Nguyen Lords integration policies will also be presented.