VIETNAMESE SOCIETY IN THE 13TH - 15TH CENTURIES AND PORCELAIN TRADE EXCHANGE IN EAST ASIA
Abstract
Throughout Vietnam history, the period 13th - 15th centuries marked the throne establishment and maintenance of three different reigns: Trần, Hồ and early Lê. During this period, Trần reign lasted 175 years (1225-1400); the throne of Hồ existed only 7 years (1400-1407) and early Lê kept the power in 99 years (1428-1527) in the total 361 years (1428-1789) of the post Lê dynasty. The Trần monarchy maintained power the longest in comparison of these reigns. From internal and international historical evidence, the author tries to figure out Vietnamese typical history, society features then and clarify economic policies as well as international trade activities, namely porcelain of three reigns focusing on Trần and early Lê with East Asia nations.
