AN UNBIASED VIEW OF HỘI IN ẤN

The port town of Hội An and its bridge within the 18th century. Watercolour engraving by Jacques Chereau (1688-1776), circa 1750. Hội An's importance waned sharply at the conclusion of the 18th century as a result of collapse of Nguyễn rule, which resulted through the Tây Sơn Rebellion - which was opposed to overseas trade.Để biết thê