Lecture Notes on Khởi Nghĩa Tây Sơn 1789

Introduction

• Topic: Khởi Nghĩa Tây Sơn 1789
• Significance: An important historical uprising in Vietnam.

Background

• The Tây Sơn movement began in the late 18th century.
• It emerged as a response to the oppression from the ruling classes and foreign invaders.

Key Figures

• Nguyễn Huệ: Also known as Emperor Quang Trung, a central figure in the uprising.
• Led the Tây Sơn forces against the Trịnh and Nguyễn lords.

Major Events

• 1789 Battle of Ngọc Hồi - Đống Đa:
  • A decisive victory for the Tây Sơn forces against the Qing dynasty.
  • Demonstrated superior tactics and local support.

Strategies and Tactics

• Use of guerrilla warfare.
• Mobilization of local populations to gain intelligence and resources.

Outcomes of the Uprising

• Overthrow of the Nguyễn lords in the south and the Trịnh lords in the north.
• Establishment of a unified Vietnam under the Tây Sơn dynasty.

Legacy

• The Tây Sơn uprising is celebrated for its role in Vietnam's struggle for independence.
• Influence on later revolutionary movements in Vietnam.

Conclusion

• The Khởi Nghĩa Tây Sơn remains a pivotal event in Vietnamese history, symbolizing the fight against oppression and the quest for national unity.