Barnes, Thomas J., Tay Son: Rebellion in 18th Century Vietnam, Xlibris Corporation, 2000.

This book examines the Tay-Son rebellion, which
took place in Vietnam from 1771 to 1802. Many
scholars believe that Ho was born during this conflict,
which dominated Vietnamese life and politics.
The book is written in the style of a historical novel
and examines the effect of the rebellion on Vietnamese
people.

Smolan, Rick, ed., Passage to Vietnam: Through the Eyes of Seventy Photographers, Against All Odds Productions, 2000.

In this book, seventy photographers from fourteen
different countries provide glimpses into modern
Vietnamese life. Since many of the photos depict the
Vietnamese people against the country's ancient
landscapes, the book can help readers envision the
scenery that Ho's nature poems were based upon.

Steinberg, David Joel, ed., In Search of Southeast Asia, Praeger Publishers, 1971.

This book examines the development of the countries
in modern Southeast Asia, including...