Reconceptualizing Southern Vietnamese History from the 15th to 18th Centuries: Competition along the Coasts from Guangdong to Cambodia by Brian A. Zottoli A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (History) in The University of Michigan 2011 Doctoral Committee: Professor Victor B. Lieberman, Chair Associate Professor Allen D. Hicken Professor Rudolf Mrazek Professor Emeritus Ernest P. Young