Giap Hai ( 1516 – 1588 ) - The First-Rank Doctorate First Laureate of the Confucianism Service Examination of the Year of 1538 was one of the most prominent figures in Vietnam history of the times of Le – Mac – Trinh – Nguyen Lords' civil war. The book was published firstly in the year of 1997, the edition that you are holding is revised & enlarged based on newly discovered materials. It provided a readership with biography, political career & contribution of Giap Hai. The book is useful one for understanding one of the most complicated periods in Vietnam history. Contents: Chapters: 1 – Some sketches on historic content. 2 – Dinh Ke village conventions, legends & epitaphs in 19th century. 3 – About the book of Giap family genealogical records. 4 – Some selected poems & prose of Giap Hai. 5 – Appendix: Dinh Ke village conventions and the book of Giap family genealogical records in Chinese script original. .. And many others.