In this episode of pplpod, we explore the enigmatic life of Hồ Chí Minh, the Marxist-Leninist revolutionary who rose from humble beginnings to become the founding father of modern Vietnam. Born Nguyễn Sinh Cung, the man who would eventually be known as "Uncle Ho" used between 50 and 200 pseudonyms throughout his life. We trace his extraordinary global journey before taking power, from working as a kitchen helper on a French steamer and a pastry chef on the Newhaven–Dieppe ferry to his time in Harlem and Paris.

Join us as we discuss:

• The Revolutionary Road: How a petition to world leaders at the Versailles peace talks launched his political career and led to his founding of the French Communist Party.
• The Wars for Independence: His leadership of the Việt Minh against Japanese and  ...