(Hardback)

Framed by political, ideological and historical developments and debates, this book develops an intriguing socio-cultural account of France's own understanding of its role in Indochina and its relationship with the colony. It presents images from colonial expositions, metropolitan fiction, travel journalism, world exhibitions, and popular song.

(Paperback)

Framed by political, ideological and historical developments and debates, each chapter of this volume develops a socio-cultural account of France's own understanding of its role in Indochina and its relationship with the colony.