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The Silk Roads of Vietnam: Trade and Resistance

1 Sep 2026 · 7:17 · S5 E221

While we often think of Vietnamese history through the lens of military conflict against northern empires or French colonialism, there was another vital front: the economy. This episode explores how Đại Việt navigated the complex trade networks connecting China, India, and the maritime world. We look at the role of merchant guilds in Hanoi, the state monopoly on salt and iron, and how economic pressure became a tool of resistance. From the bustling markets of Thăng Long to the coastal ports controlled by Champa, we examine how commerce shaped national identity. We also discuss the famous 'Three Taxes' imposed by Ming administrators and how local elites used tax evasion as a form of political defiance. By looking at ledgers, trade routes, and commercial law, we see a different side of the struggle for sovereignty.

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