Ming Loyalists and Exiles in the Mekong Delta | The Legacy Chinese Settlers in Hà Tiên and Vietnam

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: 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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[@causewaykayak]

Another impressive review. If you are teaching, your students are very lucky. Thank you for this video. I am sure all your subscribers eagerly await further lectures. 🙏

[@storiesinhistory]

Thanks friend! I am glad you appreciated the video. Lol hopefully the students are enjoying my classes, so far so good!

[@StoicHistorian]

Hey great video again, the Ming Dynasty is probably my favorite Chinese Dynasty to learn about!

[@storiesinhistory]

Thanks friend. Ming is also my favorite!

[@zqpleo]

Incredible work! I can see this channel expand a hundred fold in future. Subscribed

[@thekingminn]

In Myanmar there is a ethnic group call Kokangs and they are descendants of Ming royalist that fled to Myanmar. They even tried to take over Myanmar but were defeated and send to the borderlands.

[@storiesinhistory]

Interesting, thanks for the info! That's a history I'd like to read more about

[@chantra2280]

Fantastic! Amazing! Lovely!

[@nessa3213]

Amazing video so interesting!!

[@khmman]

Thank you for making these educational videos about SE Asia. I am impressed that you now pronounce the word KHMER properly. Your next challenge: can you pronounce the word AYUTHHAYA properly?

[@KhanhTran-mj7ch]

An impressive video. I just want to give some feedback that people would prefer Đàng Ngoài as Tonkin than Annam. Great video by the way.

[@storiesinhistory]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the feedback!

[@cudanmang_theog]

Vietnam conquered the mekong delta by military force, not peaceful