By Bảo Ngọc
Trace the dramatic outbreak of the year 40 CE uprising led by two extraordinary women, Trưng Trắc and Trưng Nhị. This lesson breaks down the transition from a personal grievance into a widespread national revolution that dismantled foreign administrative centers like Luy Lâu. You will examine the historical significance of Trưng Trắc assuming the mantle of sovereignty as Queen, and study advanced vocabulary surrounding military retaliation (Mã Viện), systemic chênh lệch (asymmetry of force), and the enduring power of non-submission.
Part of Vietnamese History: From Origins to the Modern Era