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The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt: Empire, Disease, and Modernity in French Colonial Vietnam (Graphic History Series) 1st Edition

by Michael G. Vann (Author), Liz Clarke (Author)
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The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt: Empire, Disease, and Modernity in French Colonial Vietnam tells the darkly humorous story of the French colonial state's failed efforts to impose its vision of modernity upon the colonial city of Hanoi, Vietnam.

Part of the Graphic Histories series, this book offers a case study in the history of imperialism, highlighting the racialized economic inequalities of empire, colonization as a form of modernization, and industrial capitalism's creation of a radical power differential between "the West and the rest." On a deeper level, The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt examines the contradictions unique to the French Third Republic's colonial "civilizing mission," the development of Vietnamese resistance to French rule, and the history of disease. Featuring forty-nine primary sources--many available in English for the first time--and three full-color maps, The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt illustrates the ironic and tragic ways in which modernization projects can have unintended consequences.
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    0190602694
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0190602697
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press
  5. Publication date
    June 1, 2018
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    9.9 x 0.9 x 6.9 inches
  8. Print length
    288 pages
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"Vann and Clarke have provided a helpful addition to the large selection of textbooks on Vietnam. Clear writing, helpful footnotes, and historical context help Vann and Clarke deliver a readable history of a complex topic. The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt offers a model of how to translate a history that is equal parts global, transnational, and local history into a new medium." -- Zachary M. Matusheski, Journal of American-East Asian Relations

"The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt effectively engages its readers in the intertwined stories of French colonialism, the New Imperialism, and a Vietnam in transition during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in a thought-provoking and memorable blend of critical textual discussion and high-quality illustration."--David W. Del Testa, Bucknell University

"This is a beautifully written and illustrated history based on solid research. The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt does a phenomenal job of contextualizing the far reaches of the French empire in world history. Students will enjoy the graphics and the intellectual stimulation of the story. I strongly recommend it for classes in world history, historical methodology, and Southeast Asian history."--Christina Firpo, California Polytechnic State University

"The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt very usefully integrates a discussion of the civilizing mission with the history of colonial urbanism, public health, and scientific experimentation. There's very little accessible material on this in English for undergraduate students, and the text does an excellent job of translating complex historiography in a readable way."--Rebecca Scales, Rochester Institute of Technology

"Students will be delighted by The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt. The superb graphics and the story itself will enthrall general readers as well."--J. R. McNeill, Georgetown University

"The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt is a captivating story! If offers an 'all in one' package that makes it a practical text for world history courses."--Margaret B. Bodemer, California Polytechnic State University

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A graphic history set in the height of the New Imperialism that examines issues of empire, disease, and modernity in French colonial Hanoi

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 1st edition (June 1, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0190602694
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0190602697
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.67 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.9 x 0.9 x 6.9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 133 ratings

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Ariana
5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to learn about history
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2022
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This book was assigned as a class reading and history is not usually easy for me, but having it explained in a graphic style was a game changer. This reading made the historical timeline of the French colonization of Hanoi very easy to understand and digest. Would definitely recommend.
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HJames
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
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Excellent and creative. History is rarely delivered through the medium of graphic art which makes this book not only unique but appealing to a larger audience. I’ve also read Abina and the Angry Men from the same collection. Love this work!!!
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Hannah
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2021
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I ordered this book for a class and ended up really enjoying it. The graphic novel section of the book makes it more of an interesting and easy read, it also engages its readers more.
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Michael C
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Hanoi Rat Hunt
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2020
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This book was quite interesting . It was very informative and easy to comprehend. Reading the graphic novel part was amazing because of the pictures they had so you could visualize exactly what they were talking about.
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John
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting information
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2020
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The book itself has a lot of information, however I feel it would've been better and more informative had it now been in a graphic novel form. There is so much information but spread all about and even hard to read or understand in some parts. Overall, a decent read but great source of information on the topic.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for students
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018
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I intend to use this book in World History as it presents a genuine and important story about colonialism in a way students can understand. Also, the focus on French Vietnam is helpful, since most students only think of Vietnam in connection with the American presence there.
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Matthew J Schauer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Art and Compelling History
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2019
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A great book that gives a whole overview of imperialism, Colonial Vietnam, and the history of the plague. Very entertaining and readable for students. Mine loved it!
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Judy Campione
5.0 out of 5 stars Required reading for college class
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2020
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Purchased for my son for college
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vuddha
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic read
Reviewed in Canada on January 20, 2020
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Everything about this book is captivating, especially if you’re interested in Vietnam even in the slightest. The premise of the book, and how the events are framed (based on the rat hunt) is engaging and original. Reading this really brings the colonial era to life.
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manhtri
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2021
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It is really fun and informative.
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