Lam Sơn thực lục
Definition
Proper Noun (Historical Text):
- The True Record of Lam Son: The official historical chronicle of the Lam Son uprising (1418-1427) and the subsequent war of liberation against the Ming dynasty's occupation of Vietnam. It is a primary source documenting the events, strategies, and key figures of the rebellion led by Le Loi.
Proper Noun (Extended Meaning):
- A Veritable Historical Document: While later editors made modifications, the text is regarded as a work of significant and authentic historical value, providing a crucial perspective on the founding of the Later Le dynasty.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- "Lam Sơn thực lục" do Nguyễn Trãi soạn thảo. ("Lam Son Thuc Luc" was compiled by Nguyen Trai.)
- Các nhà sử học dựa nhiều vào "Lam Sơn thực lục". (Historians rely heavily on "Lam Son Thuc Luc".)
- Đây là một sự kiện được ghi chép trong "Lam Sơn thực lục". (This is an event recorded in "Lam Son Thuc Luc".)
Advanced Usage
- The text is often cited in academic research on 15th-century Vietnamese history, military strategy, and political thought.
- It is frequently compared with other contemporary texts like "Bình Ngô đại cáo" (Great Proclamation upon the Pacification of the Wu) to gain a fuller understanding of the period.
Variants and Related Words
- Lam Sơn khởi nghĩa (n): The Lam Son Uprising/Rebellion.
- Cuộc Lam Sơn khởi nghĩa kéo dài 10 năm. (The Lam Son Uprising lasted for ten years.)
- Bình Ngô đại cáo (n): Great Proclamation upon the Pacification of the Wu, a seminal declaration of independence written by Nguyen Trai after the war.
Synonyms
- Chronicle: A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.
- Annals: A record of events year by year.
- Veritable Record: A true and accurate account.
Related Concepts
- Primary Source: An original document or firsthand account created during the time period being studied.
- Historiography: The study of historical writing and methodology; "Lam Son Thuc Luc" is a key subject in Vietnamese historiography.
- Dynastic Foundation: The text details the foundational struggle of the Later Le dynasty (1428-1789).