Seeing Mainland Southeast Asian Experiences from the Early Modern Empire Perspective (original) (raw)

This paper explores the historical dynamics of mainland Southeast Asia through the framework of the Early Modern Empire concept, focusing particularly on Vietnam. It critiques Eurocentric historical perspectives and identifies the complexity and diversity of Asian historical narratives. The paper argues that while Vietnamese states were influenced by the East Asian Early Modern Empire, they also experienced unique developments that challenge the uniform application of the Early Modern Empire concept.