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Continental Saigon
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Author : Philippe Franchini
language : fr
Publisher: FeniXX
Release Date : 1976-01-01T00:00:00+01:00
Continental Saigon written by Philippe Franchini and has been published by FeniXX this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 with Fiction categories.
Philippe Franchini nous livre aujourd'hui un témoignage exceptionnel sur le Vietnam : pour la première fois l'histoire vietnamienne racontée aussi du côté vietnamien. Né à Saigon, Philippe Franchini est un enfant du delta du Mékong. Sur les terres de ses grands-parents, mandarins de la province de Mytho, il se nourrit des coutumes et des traditions vietnamiennes, pendant que son père, le Corse Mathieu Franchini, dirige au centre de Saigon l'hôtel Continental. Très tôt, Philippe Franchini prend conscience de sa qualité d'eurasien, en qui deux races et deux cultures s'affrontent. Par sa mère, il appartient au Vietnam, à la terre des colonisés, par son père, il appartient à la race de ces grands aventuriers qui, partis sur la route des épices, ont cru trouver à Saigon le moyen de concrétiser leurs rêves. La tragédie du Vietnam, Philippe Franchini l'a ressentie dans sa chair, il l'a vécue plus qu'un autre. En 1965, il hérite de l'hôtel Continental, le plus vieux poste d'observation de la ville. Mathieu Franchini en avait fait le rendez-vous des casques coloniaux de la société saigonnaise, Philippe Franchini en fit le point d'ancrage des nouveaux Asiates, journalistes, écrivains, cinéastes. Les années passent, la guerre se déchaîne, les rêves demeurent... Son récit couvre un siècle de l'histoire de Saigon, de l'arrivée des Français en 1859 à la chute de la ville en 1975. Ce jour-là, Saigon — qui signifie « Tribut de l'Occident » — retrouve son identité asiatique après trente ans de guerre et devient Ho Chi Minh ville. Philippe Franchini est peintre de son métier. Ses évocations de la terre vietnamienne, si riches en couleurs, nous initient à cette étrange fascination qu'exercent depuis toujours les contrées d'Asie sur nos esprits cartésiens : une brûlure.
Saigon S Hotel Continental
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Author : Elisha Fathree
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-06-02
Saigon S Hotel Continental written by Elisha Fathree and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-02 with categories.
Vietnam War, (1954-75), a protracted conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam and its allies in South Vietnam, known as the Viet Cong, against the government of South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. Vietnam, late summer 1968. An international crew of war correspondents covers the bloody conflict from their headquarters in Saigon's Hotel Continental. As the death toll mounts and the war grinds on, "Deadline" examines the question of what's the news - and how we, the public, are NOT told what is the true story.
Hanoi
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Author : Georges Boudarel
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2002
Hanoi written by Georges Boudarel and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with History categories.
For many Westerners, Hanoi evokes memories only of war and bitter loss. But Hanoi is much more than the capital of Vietnamese communism. Hanoi is today a thriving urban center with a rich history all its own. Georges Boudarel and Nguyen Van Ky paint a vivid portrait of a city that is now awakening to the modern era. Together they reveal Hanoi in its myriad facets, from the aromas of its traditional cuisine to its destruction in wartime to the modern era of motorcycles and movie theaters.
Vietnam
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Author : Scott Rutherford
language : en
Publisher: Langenscheidt Publishing Group
Release Date : 2002-12
Vietnam written by Scott Rutherford and has been published by Langenscheidt Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-12 with Travel categories.
Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective.Inside every Insight Guide you'll find:.Evocative, full-colour photography on every page.Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout.A brief introduction including a historical timeline.Lively essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people.Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest.A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children
Saigon City Guide
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Author : Au Nguyen
language : en
Publisher: Au Nguyen
Release Date : 2014-05-19
Saigon City Guide written by Au Nguyen and has been published by Au Nguyen this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-19 with Travel categories.
An ultimate guidebook to traveling in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) with up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and some of the city's best kept secrets - all the essentials to get to the heart of Saigon. This travel guide is a result of the rich experience and in-depth research by a Vietnamese American author who had lived in Saigon for 24 years before he moved to the United States. So you will walk away informed and amazed by practical and honest advice. Some of the exclusive features include: + Full-color, easy-to-read maps of the whole districts instead of small areas, making it easier to navigate + Insightful reviews of the city's best local eateries that have never been covered + Highlights of where to eat, drink, stay, and have fun, so that you can tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests + Comprehensive introduction of the Vietnamese cuisine, featuring 60 popular dishes and popular local eateries specializing in those dishes. + Visual contents of all attractions, restaurants, bars, and hotels for lively illustration + Coverage of Phu My Hung, Saigon’s upscale residential area, offering you a pleasant escape from the frantic pace of downtown + Quarterly updates if necessary, giving you the latest experience Saigon has to offer
Gonzo
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Author : Corey Seymour
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2007-10-31
Gonzo written by Corey Seymour and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-31 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Few American lives are stranger, more action-packed, or wilder than that of Hunter S. Thompson. Born a rebel in Louisville, Kentucky, Thompson spent a lifetime channeling his energy and insight into such landmark works as Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - and his singular and provocative style challenged and revolutionized writing. Now, for the first time ever, Jann Wenner and Corey Seymour have interviewed the Good Doctor's friends, family, acquaintances and colleagues and woven their memories into a brilliant oral biography. From Hell's Angels leader Sonny Barger to Ralph Steadman to Jack Nicholson to Jimmy Buffett to Pat Buchanan to Marilyn Manson and Thompson's two wives, son, and longtime personal assistant, more than 100 members of Thompson's inner circle bring into vivid focus the life of a man who was even more complicated, tormented, and talented than any previous portrait has shown. It's all here in its uncensored glory: the creative frenzies, the love affairs, the drugs and booze and guns and explosives and, ultimately, the tragic suicide. As Thompson was fond of saying, "Buy the ticket, take the ride."
Vietnam Magazine
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974
Vietnam Magazine written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Vietnam categories.
China S Asian Dream
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Author : Tom Miller
language : en
Publisher: Zed Books Ltd.
Release Date : 2019-07-15
China S Asian Dream written by Tom Miller and has been published by Zed Books Ltd. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-15 with Political Science categories.
‘China’, Napoleon once remarked, ‘is a sleeping lion. Let her sleep, for when she wakes she will shake the world.’ In 2014, President Xi Jinping triumphantly declared that the lion had awoken. From holding its ground in trade wars with the US, to presenting itself as a world leader in the fight against climate change, a newly confident China is flexing its economic muscles for strategic ends. With the Belt and Road initiative, billed as a new Silk Road for the 21st Century, China is set to extend its influence throughout Eurasia and across the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean. But with the Chinese and US militaries also vying over the Pacific, does this newfound confidence put China on a collision course with the US? Combining a geopolitical overview with on-the-ground reportage from a dozen countries, this new edition of China’s Asian Dream engages with the most recent developments in the ongoing story of China’s ascendency, and offers new insights into what the rise of China means not only for Asia, but for the world.
World Travel
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Author : Anthony Bourdain
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2021-04-20
World Travel written by Anthony Bourdain and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-20 with Social Science categories.
'Terrific ... His love for his subjects – both the food and the cook – sings' Telegraph 'Christ, could Bourdain weave words ... the guy wrote like a poet' Guardian A celebration of the life and legacy of one of the most important food writers of all time – the inimitable Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from his hometown of New York to a tribal longhouse in Borneo, from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Paris, and Shanghai to the stunning desert solitude of Oman's Empty Quarter – and many places beyond. In World Travel, a life of experience is collected into an entertaining, practical, fun and frank travel guide that gives readers an introduction to some of his favorite places – in his own words. Featuring essential advice on how to get there, what to eat, where to stay and, in some cases, what to avoid. Additionally, each chapter includes illustrations by Wesley Allsbrook. Supplementing Bourdain's words are a handful of essays by friends, colleagues, and family that tell even deeper stories about a place, including sardonic accounts of traveling with Bourdain by his brother, Chris; a guide to Chicago's best cheap eats by legendary music producer Steve Albini, and more.
The Wide World
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Author : Pierre Lemaitre
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2023-07-06
The Wide World written by Pierre Lemaitre and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-06 with Fiction categories.
ONE OF THE TIMES' FAVOURITE NOVELS OF 2023 The first epic novel in THE GLORIOUS YEARS series from the two times winner of the prestigious Prix-Goncourt 'You have the ingredients Balzac would have cooked with. And it is exactly those great 19th century novels that Lemaitre will remind you of' Sunday Times The Pelletiers are a prominent French family living in Beirut, dominated by Louis, who has built a hugely successful business manufacturing artisanal soaps. Louis has three sons, but none seems to have the aptitude for commerce he desires. There's Jean, the eldest, a feckless man who is both lazy and weak. When his ambitious wife suggests a move to France, he jumps at the chance for escape - for Jean has a secret that no-one must ever uncover. Etienne is the youngest son, who travels to Saigon looking for love, and there uncovers financial corruption and violence linked to the very highest officials - evidence that presents a real threat to his own life. François, the middle Pelletier brother, leaves for Paris and becomes a journalist. When he reports a shocking and brutal murder, he realises he's uncovered the work of a dangerous serial killer, one who may be very close to home. Absorbing, colourful and rich with no-holds-barred detail, THE WIDE WORLD is a terrific novel of greed, blackmail, and shocking crime. 'Literature with conviction; a furious talent' L'Obs