This photo was taken in 2009 at Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue, Vietnam. Emperor Khai Dinh was the 12th Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. Khai Dinh only reigned over Vietnam for 9 years (1916-1925) and was an unpopular ruler. He collaborated closely with French occupiers which was the main reason for his unpopularity. He was accused of living in luxury while the average people of Vietnam suffered horribly at the hands of the French. Only 15 years after Khai Dinh's rule was over would Ho Chi Minh become leader of the Vietnamese Independence Movement.
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Khai Dinh Tomb
This photo was taken in 2009 at Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue, Vietnam. Emperor Khai Dinh was the 12th Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. Khai Dinh only reigned over Vietnam for 9 years (1916-1925) and was an unpopular ruler. He collaborated closely with French occupiers which was the main reason for his unpopularity. He was accused of living in luxury while the average people of Vietnam suffered horribly at the hands of the French. Only 15 years after Khai Dinh's rule was over would Ho Chi Minh become leader of the Vietnamese Independence Movement.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Anonymous Woman on a Bicycle
This picture was taken in 2009 near the Perfume River in Hue, Vietnam. Hue (pronounced, Whey) was Vietnam's Imperial Capital from 1802 to 1945. During the Vietnam War, Hue was dealt major damage by Northern Vietnamese forces, who also perpetrated the Hue Massacre. Hue's historic monuments have resulted in it being named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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