Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Cuong De's Ancestry and Colonial Heritage 2. The Making of a Revolutionary Path: 1896-1905 3. Japanese-French Politics and Vietnamese Experiences in Japan: 1906-1909 4. Overseas Wandering: In Search for Alternative Alliances: 1910-1915 5. Exile in Japan: Hope and Despair: 1915-1932 6. The Making of a 'Second P'u-Yi of Annam': 1933-1940 7. The Japanese Occupation and Independence for Vietnam: 1941-1945 8. The Japanese Occupation and Independence for Vietnam: Opportunity for Cuong De and His Nationalist Supporters: 1941-1945 9. An Imperfect Alliance and its Consequences: Misfortune and Fortune in Vietnamese Politics: 1945-1946 10. The Return of a Nguyen Lord and his Legacy 11. Conclusion

About the Author

Tran My-Van is Associate Professor and Program Director at the School of International Studies, University of South Australia. She has been recognized with a number of honours, including membership of the Order of Australia (AM) for her professional service to Australian-Asian Relations, multiculturalism and to the overseas Vietnamese community. She has published two books and many articles on overseas Vietnamese, Vietnamese literature and Vietnamese-Japanese relations.