Greetings, history enthusiasts! Join us in today's captivating video as we delve deep into the intriguing past of Chinese/Ming loyalists within the Mekong River delta. We'll unravel the enthralling narrative of the Mạc family and the Nguyễn lords, whose intertwined destinies shaped the course of Southern Vietnam's history.

Discover the pivotal role played by the Mạc dynasty of Hà Tiên as they paved the way for the rise of the Nguyễn family to the imperial throne of Vietnam. Witness the remarkable journey of Nguyễn Phúc Ánh, known as Emperor Gia Long, as he ascended to power. Join us as we uncover the rich tapestry of Sino-Vietnamese heritage and the intricate web of political intrigue that defined this historical era.

For more information about Ming loyalists in the Mekong and elsewhere in Southeast Asia see:

Claudine Ang, “Writing Landscapes into Civilization: Ming Loyalist Ambitions on the Mekong Delta,” T’oung Pao 104 (2008)

Robert Y. Eng, “Chinese Principalities in the Borderlands of Southeast Asia: Historical Significance and Memory of Hà Tiên, Lanfang, and Kokang,” World History Connected: https://worldhistoryconnected.press.u...

For new research on the Chinese presence in the Mekong Delta in antiquity to the early modern period see:

'Chinese Settlement in the Mekong River Delta, 1400-1700: A New Interpretation' from a panel by the University of Hawai'i
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