13174. THE FRENCH CONQUEST OF VIETNAM. Discusses the causes and course of the French conquest of Vietnam, including events in the period 1830-1900. Considers some of the factors which led to the French interest in the region and to France's eventual determination to impose authority over the country. Analyzes France's success in pacifying Vietnam during the period, along with the Vietnamese inability to find a successful means of resistance. 11 pages, 9 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.