Ho Chi Minh A Historiographical Study

Kathy Nguyen

Ho Chi Minh A Historiographical Study

Agenda

A biography

Criticism

Conclusion

Cold War Conflicts

Current Vietnam

Map

1981 - 2023

Timeline

Ho Chi Minh: A Life

Son Tung (1982)William J. Duiker (2000) & (2007)

Born 1890 - French colonial rule

1911 - Departed to France

1954 - Victory

1900 -Lost his mother

1946 - First Indochina War

1969

Ho Chi Minh’s journey to becoming a revolutionary leader was shaped by his travels and exposure to global political movements.

Halberstam's "HO"

- Pragmatic- Nationalist - Decisive - Use the Cold War as advantages for his goal

Brigham's book review

- Use Ho's early writings as proof for his ideological commitment (Masxism) for bigger global revolution against imperialism

The Criticisms

David Marr

Mark Bradley

Sophie Quinn-Judge

- Authoritarian - Suppress dissent - Revolutionary > Human Costs (executed/imprisoned)

- Reliance on China and Soviet contributes to millions of death

- Communist masked nationalist- Influenced by Soviet - Global communist movement against imperialism

In Contemporary Vietnam

- Curated as the perfect image- "Uncle Ho"- Younger generations are more skeptical - Authoritarian - Complexity even with reality of modern day

Comparison

The Positive

The Negative

Decisive, Pragmatic

Authorian

Nationalist, Deep love for his Country

Heartless, overlook human well-being

Skillful, talented

Communist masked nationalist

Knowledgable, eager to learn

Stratergic leader

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