Many books on historical and revolutionary topics are ready to serve the 'patriotic bloc'

In the atmosphere of celebrating National Day, publishing units continuously launched many publications to inspire national pride, solidarity, and a sense of responsibility to fight for national independence.

In the atmosphere of the whole country celebrating the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (1945-2025), publishing units launched many publications on historical and revolutionary topics, President Ho Chi Minh ... to meet the reading needs of the "patriotic bloc."

Many elaborate monographs

The Truth National Political Publishing House launched the book "August Revolution 1945 in Vietnam: When the entire nation decided to use our own strength to liberate ourselves" compiled by Professor-Doctor Pham Hong Tung.

The book is a monograph of elaborate research, built on the basis of an interdisciplinary approach based on modern historical methodology, combined with the exploitation and processing of many rich and diverse historical sources painstakingly collected in Vietnam and abroad.

The book focuses on systematically, comprehensively and deeply analyzing the basic historical contents of the August Revolution.

The book " Quang Tri Memories" by author Nguyen Thuy Kha.

According to information from the Truth National Political Publishing House, Professor-Doctor Pham Hong Tung's book is a new contribution to the global academic dialogue of researchers on the history, country, culture and people of Vietnam as a worthy member of the progressive human community.

On this occasion, the Truth National Political Publishing House also republished the book “Quang Tri Memories” by author Nguyen Thuy Kha, which authentically recreates the 81 days and nights in the Citadel in 1972, a time considered the “fiery summer” in the history of the nation’s war against the US.

The brutality of war is clearly shown through each page of the book. Everyday details such as meals consisting of only a piece of bread passed from hand to hand, or water shared in a bunker help readers appreciate the value of peace.

The book “Ho Chi Minh – A Pictorial Biography” has many documents collected from abroad. (Photo: PV/Vietnam+)

While the publications of the National Political Publishing House Truth tend to be prose, the book "Ho Chi Minh - Biography in pictures" by Dong A Cultural Joint Stock Company and the University of Education Publishing House tells the story through 700 photos, drawings, photographs of artifacts and monuments, along with a number of maps and diagrams.

Many portraits and valuable documents in this book were collected by Dong A from the French Overseas Archives Center in Aix en Provence (ANOM), which stores a massive collection of documents with about 8,000 pages about President Ho Chi Minh, and many museums in the country.

Through visual language, the life and legacy of President Ho Chi Minh will be vividly portrayed, making it easy for a wide range of readers to understand.

Precious images of Uncle Ho in the book.

The book consists of 7 main parts: Childhood and adulthood (1890-1911), Wandering to find a way to save the country (1911-1924), Revolutionary activities abroad (1924-1941), Leading the August General Uprising (1941-1945), Leading the resistance against the French (1945-1954), Leading the resistance against the US and unifying the country (1954-969), Ho Chi Minh's legacy (from 1969).

Inspiring pride in young readers

In addition to political and theoretical books, publishing units also launch many publications suitable for young readers, helping today's young generation easily access history and better understand the journey to independence under the leadership of the Party and beloved Uncle Ho.

For the first time, Kim Dong Publishing House has released a color illustrated edition of the book “History of Our Country” written by Uncle Ho in the six-eight verse form, recreating Vietnamese history from the time of King Hung’s founding of the country to 1941 – when he wrote this book of poems.

The collection of poems evokes national pride, solidarity, and a sense of responsibility to fight for national independence. The two opening lines “Our people must know our history/ To understand the origins of our country Vietnam” have become a lesson of patriotism engraved in the hearts of every Vietnamese person.

National Day publications of Kim Dong Publishing House.

Prominent among the publications of Kim Dong Publishing House is the book “Uncle Ho writes the Declaration of Independence” - carefully compiled by author Kieu Mai Son with many valuable documents contributing to the study of the political text of the Declaration of Independence of President Ho Chi Minh, helping readers understand more deeply about an important historical moment of the Vietnamese nation. Along with that are books that help readers learn about President Ho Chi Minh's journey to find a way to save the country such as “Ho Chi Minh - A man and a nation ,” “Following his footsteps” ...

In the series of publications commemorating the nation's important events, Kim Dong Publishing House also introduces to readers portraits of leaders and revolutionary predecessors through the publications: "Portraits of 15 Ministers of the Provisional Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (August 1945) ," "Mechanic Ton Duc Thang ," "Nguyen Thi Minh Khai - Betel Garden Song ," "Nguyen Huu Tien - the person who painted the national flag ," "To Hieu Peach Tree" ...

Kim Dong Publishing House organized a talk show "Uncle Ho - A model of lifelong learning" to introduce a number of publications about Uncle Ho within the framework of the National Achievements Exhibition. (Photo: PV/Vietnam+)

These memoirs not only help readers understand more about the portraits and lives of pioneering revolutionary leaders, but also about the historical, family, and social contexts that shaped the nation's outstanding children.

On this occasion, many publications were reprinted to help readers learn about the history of the nation and the two long resistance wars such as “A Brief History of Vietnam in Pictures ,” “The Thousand-Year Country ,” “Vietnam Propaganda Liberation Army ,” “General Vo Nguyen Giap in His Youth ,” “Resistance Literature and Arts Through the Lens of Tran Van Luu ,” “Children in Wartime” … and it is impossible not to mention the publication praising the beauty of the homeland and the spirit of national solidarity “One House - Atlas of 54 Vietnamese Ethnic Groups .”

Ms. Vu Thi Quynh Lien, Deputy Director and Editor-in-Chief of Kim Dong Publishing House shared: “With the publications selected to be launched and introduced to readers on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of National Day, we wish to remind young readers of the heroic history of the nation, to pay tribute to the great contributions of President Ho Chi Minh and previous generations who devoted their lives to the revolution and to the country of Vietnam; to arouse national pride in the hearts of the young generation, so that each young Vietnamese person can be more confident and steady on the journey of building the country on the threshold of a new era of the nation.”

The book series "Questions and answers about Vietnamese history" covers 4,000 years of history.

On this occasion, Tre Publishing House also dedicated to the "Patriotic Bloc" the book series " Questions and Answers on Vietnamese History " that encapsulates 4,000 years of history, from the beginning to the present, helping readers grasp the journeys the country has gone through.

The book series was compiled by a group of lecturers from the Faculty of History, University of Social Sciences and Humanities. The series consists of 10 volumes, each volume consists of 100 questions that go into a specific historical period, reviewing the typical characters and events of that period: What is the meaning of our country's first national name? What is the meaning of the patterns on the bronze drum? When did the art of Cheo appear? Do you know about the Two-Country Champion? Famous doctors and scholars in Vietnamese history? Who created the national language? When was the first railway line in our country built?

In addition to publishing units, individual authors also proactively launch dedicated publications to serve readers. Notable among them is the poetry collection “ Four Seasons of Flying Flags ” by journalist Huynh Mai Lien – author of many books for children.

Poetry collection “Four seasons of flying flags” by journalist Huynh Mai Lien. (Photo: PV/Vietnam+)

The work consists of 43 poems, inspired by the author and his colleagues' business trips to Truong Sa, expressing love for the homeland and country, honoring the naval force.

Commenting on the work, writer Do Bich Thuy said: “The details in the poem are familiar, I feel like I am returning to Truong Sa once again. The work touches the most emotional things of each person when setting foot here. The collection of poems is not only for children but also for adults, arousing love for the Fatherland and pride of the Vietnamese people”./.

(Vietnam+)

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