TTLA: The Ming Dynasty's Invasion of Dai Viet in the Context of East Asia in the Early 15th Century

INFORMATION ABOUT DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name of the researcher: Nguyen Nhat Linh

2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: May 20, 1985

4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Decision on recognition of PhD student No.: 3216/2014/QD DHKHXH&NV-SDH, dated December 31, 2014 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU.

6. Changes in the training process:

7. Thesis topic name: The Ming Dynasty's invasion of Dai Viet in the context of East Asia in the early 15th century

8. Major: World History

9. Code: 62 22 03 11

10. Scientific guidance officer: Prof. Vu Duong Ninh

11. Summary of new results of the thesis:

The thesis systematically and comprehensively studies the relationship between the East Asian context and the Ming Dynasty's invasion of Dai Viet; explains the reasons why the Ming Dynasty chose Vietnam as the target of invasion in the East Asian context at that time. The thesis contributes to the understanding of the foreign policy, plots and ambitions of the Ming Dynasty towards Dai Viet in particular and towards East Asia, pointing out the nature of the war of invasion. The thesis evaluates the impacts and influences of that war of invasion on East Asia in the early 15th century, the reactions of East Asian countries to this event and its long-term effects.

The thesis presents conclusions about the importance of Dai Viet in the politics and economy of East Asia, according to which the expansion policy of the Ming Dynasty to the South was a cause leading to the invasion of the Ming Dynasty in Dai Viet. The Ming Dynasty took advantage of the conflicts in Dai Viet and between Dai Viet and some neighbors as an excuse for the invasion war. The Ming Dynasty expanded the territory of the Ming Dynasty by military means to seize economic and political benefits and plotted to destroy Dai Viet. That created significant changes in politics and military in East Asia, and was the basis for the Ming Dynasty to expand its influence and culture. Some countries were aware of that reality and proactively built policies to prevent it. Although Dai Viet suffered severe economic, political and cultural consequences, it fought strongly to rebuild its long-term independence from 1428.

12. Practical application (if any):

13. Further research directions (if any):

14. Published works related to the thesis:

1. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2007),“Muslim Merchants and Trade Relations between Southeast Asia and West Asia in the 15th and 17th Centuries”,Journal of Southeast Asian Studies(6), pp. 63-68.
2. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2013),朝鮮의 明越戰爭 (1406-1407) 인식-事大政策의 확립과 관련하여, 文學碩士學位請求論文, 韓國學科 (比較史學專攻), 仁荷大學校 大學院, 2013 (The Korean court's perception of the Ming-Viet war (1406-1407) - the foundation for establishing the Su Dai policy,Master's Thesis in History, Department of Korean Studies, Inha University, Korea.
3. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2014), “Joseon's Understanding of the Ming's invasion of Dai Viet (1406-1407)”, International ConferenceVietnam in World History,Hanoi.
4. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2014),The Ming-Viet War (1406-1407) and its effects on the East Asian context in the early 15th century,Basic Science Topic, MS: CS.2014.03 (chair).
5. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2015), “Diplomatic activities of Dai Viet envoys in Nanjing (1403-1406) and the origin of the Ming-Viet war (1406-1407)”, International Conference:Interdisciplinary approaches to Vietnamese urban history,Hanoi).
6. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2015),““Korean Understanding of Changes in Ming-Viet Relations (1403–1407)” in:Some World History topics, vol. III, National University Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 384-407.
7. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2016),“Ming-Dai Ngu relations in the context of East Asia in the early 15th century”,in: International ConferenceVietnam studies5th time, Hanoi.
8. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2017),“Vietnam-China relations in the context of East Asia in the early 15th century”, in:Vietnam in a changing world,National University Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 119-148.
9. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2017), “Diplomatic relations between Korea and Dai Viet with China in the early 15th century - comparative perspective”,Magazine Historical Research(12), pp. 23-31.
10. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2017), “Dai Viet in the foreign policy of the Ming Dynasty with Southeast Asia in the late 14th and early 15th centuries”,Journal of Southeast Asian Studies(12), pp. 37-45.
11. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2018), “Foreign policy of the Ming Dynasty and changes in relations in East Asia in the late 14th and early 15th centuries”,Journal of Northeast Asian Studies(1) pp. 68-77.
12. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2018), “Chosŏn's understanding of Ming-Dai Viet relation”,The Newsletter, International Institute for Asian Studies, No. 79, Spring 2018, p. 31 (Article from: Nguyen Nhat Linh (2017), “Joseon's understanding of Ming – Dai Ngu relation in the early of 15th century”, in International Conference:Vietnam and Korea as "Longue Durée" Subject of Comparison: From the Pre-modern to the Early Modern Period,Hanoi).
13. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2018), "Dai Viet in the foreign policy of the Ming Dynasty in the late 14th - early 15th centuries", Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference:Research on the History of China-Vietnam Relations: History, Present Status and Future(中越关系研究：历史、现状与未来), Guangzhou, China, p. 235-254.
14. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2008), “The Great Policy – ​​A Reflection of Korea’s Understanding of the Ming-Dai Viet Relations in the Early 15th Century”,National University Science Journal: Policy and Management Research(2), pp. 57-63.

INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Nhat Linh

2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth:May 20^th, 1985

4. Place of birth:Hanoi

5. Admision decision number:3216/2014/QD ĐHHXH&NV-SĐH, Dated: December, 31th, 2014 by the President of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU.

6. Changes in academic process:

7. Official thesis title:Ming invasion of Dai Viet in the context of Early 15th century East Asia

8. Major:History (Scientific branch of the thesis: World History)

9. Code: 62 22 03 11

10. Supervisors:Prof. Vu Duong Ninh

11. Summary of the new finding of the thesis:

The thesis is a systematic research on the connection between East Asia context and the Ming invasion of Dai Viet; the thesis explains the reason why Dai Viet was the objective of the invasion. The thesis is contribution to the understanding of Chinese diplomacy, Ming ambition of Dai Viet, the thesis explains the essence of the invasion. The thesis assesses the influence and impact of the Ming invasion of Dai Viet in history of East Asia from the early 15^thcentury and reactions of some nations in the area.

The thesis makes conclusion of the important position of Dai Viet in the economy and polity of East Asia, according to what, Ming policy of expansion led to the invasion of Dai Viet. The Ming claims the conflicts between forces in Dai Viet and conflicts between Dai Viet and some neighbors as an excuse of the invasion. The Ming managed to expand territory by using the army, plundered from Dai Viet and tried to destroy Dai Viet culture. Those made changes in East Asia politics and culture. Some nations reacted and prepared themselves to defend against the Ming. Although there were extreme damages in Dai Viet economy, society and culture, the resistance of Dai Vie led to the reestablishment of their independence in 1428.

12. Practical applicability, if any:

13. Further research direction, if any:

14. Thesis-related publications:

1. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2007), “Mulim traders and the commercial relationship between Southeast Asia and West Asia in 15th-17th century”,Southeast Asian Studies(6), pp. 63-68.
2. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2013),朝鮮의 明越戰爭 (1406-1407) 인식-事大政策의 확립과 관련하여, 文學碩士學位請求論文, 韓國學科 (比較史學專攻), 仁荷大學校 大學院, 2013 (Joseon's Understanding of the Ming – Viet war (1406-1407, As the background for the Sadae policy,Master degree thesis, Inha University, Korea.
3. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2014), “Joseon Understanding of the Ming's invasion of Dai Viet (1406-1407)”, International Conference on:Vietnam in the World history,Hanoi.
4. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2014),Ming – Viet war (1406-1407) the impacts on early 15^thcentury East Asia,Science Research Project, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU, Code: CS.2014.03.
5. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2015), “Dai Viet envoys in Nanjing (1403-1406) and the origin of Ming – Viet war (1406-1407), International Conference on:Urban Development in Vietnamese History: An interdissiplinary perspective,Hanoi).
6. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2015),“Joseon's understanding of Ming – Viet relations(from 1403 to 1407)”, in:Some special subjects on World History, volune III, Vietnam National University publisher, Hanoi, pp.. 384-407.
7. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2016),“Ming – Dai Ngu relation in the context of early 15th century East Asia”,in: The 5th International Conference onVietnam Studies, Hanoi.
8. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2017),“Vietnam – China relation the context of Early 15th century East Asia”, in:Vietnam in a Changing World,Vietnam National University publisher, Hanoi, pp. 119-148.
9. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2017), “In comparison: Joseon and Dai Viet Diplomatic relations with China in the Early of 15th Century”,Historical Studies(12), pp. 23-31.

Nguyen Nhat Linh (2017), “Dai Viet in the foreign policy of the Ming dynasty against Southeast Asia from the end of XIV century to the early of XV century”,Southeast Asian Studies(12), pp. 37-45.

10. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2018), “Foreign Policy of the Ming Dynasty and Changes in Its Relations with East Asian Countries in the late of 14th Century and Early of 15th Century”,Vietnam review of Northeast Asian Studies(1) pp. 68-77.
11. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2018), “Chosŏn's understanding of Ming-Dai Viet relation”,The Newsletter, International Institute for Asian Studies, No. 79, Spring 2018, p. 31 (Original paper: Nguyen Nhat Linh (2017), “Joseon's understanding of Ming – Dai Ngu relation in the early of 15th century”, International Conference on:Vietnam and Korea as "Longue Durée" Subject of Comparison: From the Pre-modern to the Early Modern Period,Hanoi).
12. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2018), “Ming – Dai Viet relations in late of 14th and early of 15th century”, International Conference on:China-Vietnam relations Studies: Past, Present and Future(中越关系研究： 历史、现状与未来), Guangzhou, China, pp. 235-254.
13. Nguyen Nhat Linh (2008), “SadaePolicy – ​​A Reflection of Joseon's Understanding of Ming–Dai Viet Relation in the Early 15th Century",VNU Journal of Science: Policy and Management Studies(2), pp. 57-63.