Tay Son Army: A Pictorial History by Doan Nguyen Khanh, published by Tre Publishing House in July.
The book is 188 pages thick, consisting of 5 parts: Current events ; Army (Infantry, Elephants, Navy, Ethnic forces); Firearms ; Tactics and Command .
The book includes 175 historical pictures, 73 photos of weapon artifacts, QR Code leading to 3 videos with further development.
Readers can easily watch a video on how to use a musket by scanning the QR code on page 35, an extended video on the Qing Dynasty Military Officer's Manual by scanning the QR code on page 135, and an interesting comparison video on King Quang Trung and Alexander the Great by scanning the QR code on page 171.
In this way, readers not only receive information intuitively but also auditorily, increasing their interest and curiosity in learning about history.
Cover of the book "Tay Son Army - History in pictures" (Photo: Tre Publishing House).
Readers receive information in the most authentic and vivid way (Photo: Tre Publishing House).
Many images were taken and drawn by photographers, artists and rich image sources from famous libraries and museums at home and abroad, realistically and vividly recreating a heroic historical period in the Tay Son Army.
Readers will know what weapons the Tay Son, Siamese and Qing armies used through specific introductions. Two famous battles that are also beautifully illustrated are the Rach Gam - Xoai Mut battle and the Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da battle.
The book highlights Nguyen Hue's innovative military thinking, clever tactics and pioneering leadership in battle.
In addition, the army with a well-organized and modern organization including infantry, elephants, and navy, with the large participation of the Montagnards and Cham people, using firearms as the center, helped the Tay Son army gain superior strength.
Tay Son Army is suitable for all ages, for those who love and are interested in history, suitable as reference material in schools. The book is also suitable as a special gift or to display in family bookshelves or in agencies because of its historical and solemn nature.
The book also includes 73 photos of weapon artifacts (Photo: Tre Publishing House).
The book highlights Nguyen Hue's innovative military thinking, clever tactics and pioneering leadership in battle (Photo: Tre Publishing House).
Dao Nguyen Khanh, 36 years old, from Quy Nhon City, is the son of photographer Dao Tien Dat, and has a special passion for the history of his country.
After many years of nurturing, he and Tre Publishing House have produced a historical book about the Tay Son Dynasty. The work with many historical documents is presented in an engaging, attractive way, with a fresh perspective and many vivid illustrations.
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