emperor gia long Flashcards
how was administration under his rule? unlike to what?
fairly centralized, unlike the traditional rule of other countries in SEA
what was the other name the supreme council went by?
noi cac
who formed the supreme council and assisted him?
ministers of public works, civil affairs, finance, culture, justice and defence -> formed the noi cac
how was Vietnam under him?
well-organised, strong
what did he do out of respect for the french missionary who aided him?
allowed catholic missionaries to carry out their activities in Vietnam
why was it difficult for the Europeans to obtain trading privileges in Vietnam?
the emperor denied any contact with the west other than the catholic missionaries
who took over when he died? how was he related to him?
minh mang , son