The Early Radicalization of Ho Chi Minh

This chapter explores the formative experiences of Ho Chi Minh during his time in Vietnam and Europe, detailing his transformation from a witness of social injustices to a revolutionary leader. It highlights his encounters with colonial oppression, his rejection of the French administration, and his political engagements in Paris, which shaped his nationalist aspirations. Furthermore, the chapter contextualizes the ideological evolution of the French left and its impact on Ho Chi Minh's development as a key figure in the anti-colonial resistance.