Generally Speaking, History is the conquest song of the victor. It is always told from the point of view of those who won the wars. The OTHER point of view, the one which belongs to the defeated, is called SUBALTERN HISTORY. Learning Subaltern History is very important to understanding the world around us. This page provides links to some important aspects.
End of an Empire - The Brilliant Vietnamese victory at Dien-Bien Phu signalled the end of the era of colonialism and imperialism.