The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt: Empire, Disease, and Modernity in French Colonial Vietnam (Graphic History Series)

Experience a gripping tale of history, imperialism, and resistance with "The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt: Empire, Disease, and Modernity in French Colonial Vietnam." This captivating graphic history book takes you on a darkly humorous journey through the failed efforts of the French colonial state to impose its vision of modernity upon the colonial city of Hanoi. Immerse yourself in the racialized economic inequalities of empire and witness the contradictions of the French Third Republic's colonial "civilizing mission."

With its unique focus on imperialism, colonization, and the power dynamics between "the West and the rest," this book offers a thought-provoking case study. It sheds light on the industrial capitalism's creation of a radical power differential and explores the fascinating history of Vietnamese resistance to French rule. Discover how disease played a role in both shaping and disrupting the colonial landscape.

Featuring forty-nine primary sources, including many translated into English for the first time, and enhanced with three full-color maps, "The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt" offers a visually stunning and educational experience. Uncover the ironic and tragic consequences of modernization projects and gain a deeper understanding of history.

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