A view from the sea underscores from its opening pages that the sea is inseparable from Vietnam’s identity, intertwined with the country’s historical journey, cultural heritage and the spirit of its people across generations.
Through vivid language and rich imagery, the book takes readers on a journey along Vietnam’s coastline from north to south, presenting a wide range of seascapes, some dynamic and bustling, others untouched and serene. Each chapter reveals a homeland that feels both familiar and renewed, intimate in detail yet expansive in scope.
The narrative brings into focus the shared bond between the Vietnamese people and the sea, from fishermen heading out at dawn to soldiers steadfastly safeguarding national sovereignty. The sea is portrayed not only as a pillar of economic development and national defence, but also as a cultural and historical space closely tied to the nation’s formation and growth.
Presented in both Vietnamese and English, the publication offers domestic and international readers a fresh, in-depth perspective on Vietnam’s natural environment, people, history, culture and maritime sovereignty. Rather than examining maritime resources and culture in isolation, the book adopts a holistic approach that links the seas and islands to the broader richness and beauty of the country as a whole.
This perspective distinguishes the work, highlighting how the sea has shaped Vietnam’s geographical, cultural and strategic landscape over time. The bilingual format further enhances the book’s value as a cultural product for communication, education and diplomacy, serving as a bridge that brings Vietnam closer to global audiences as a maritime nation that is rich in potential, peace-loving and responsible within the international community.
(Source: Vietnam+)