The Royal woodblocks of the Nguyen Dynasty – World Documentary Heritage – is an everlasting symbol of the quintessence of Vietnamese culture
Among more than 100 sets of books in the holding of Nguyen Dynasty’s Woodblocks, there are classic ones which are highly evaluated by scientific, cultural and historical researchers.
The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Dai Nam (Đại Nam nhất thống chí) recorded generally and sufficiently events and legends of every provinces dated to the 18th year of Thanh Thai (1906). The book set consists various topics including border, formation and development, landscape, climate, custom, stronghold, school, population, taxation, infrastructure, famous...
The Supreme Court Rule on Adoption (Khâm định Đại Nam hội điển sự lệ) was compiled carefully by the Cabinet of Nguyen Dynasty in 12 years. The book set contains a huge amount of knowledge and historical information, especially about institution and operation of Nguyen Dynasty’s state organization. Rules, norms...
The Significant policies under Minh Menh reign (Minh Mệnh chính yếu) was compiled by the Historical Office of Nguyen Dynasty in the 18th year of Minh Menh reign (1837). It recorded major policies exercised at that time. As a rule, major events were recorded in details while minor ones were...
The Annals of Dai Nam (Đại Nam thực lục) is the biggest and most significant series of historical book complied by the Historical Office. The book set were continuously compiled by generations of royal historians in nearly 100 years, from the 2nd year of Minh Menh reign to the reign...
The Complete Annals of Đại Việt or Đại Việt sử ký toàn thư is a national historical series of books complied in form of a chronicles recording history of Vietnam from King Duong Vuong reign (2879 BC) to Le Gia Tong reign of the later Le Dynasty (1675). The series...