It is a kind of monograph covering the life and the cause of Nguyen Tri Phuong (1800 - 1873) - the high ranking mandarin and one of the most talented generals of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 - 1945) - who heroically died in the battle in Hanoi against France colonialism army in 1873. The monograph was written by Phan Tran Chuc (1907 - 1946) and Le Que (? - ?) and firstly published in the year of 1956. It is useful reference for historians.

Contents: 1 - Family and career. 2 - The career in Vietnam South. 3 - Against Thailand's invasion. 4 - Exploring new land. 5 - France colonialism invasion in Vietnam in the year of 1858. 6 - Peace or war?. 7 - The brilliant general of Vietnam. 8 - The peace accord. 9 - Military events in Vietnam North. 10 - The last battle of the general. 11 - Appendix