The port town of Hội An and its bridge while in the 18th century. Watercolour engraving by Jacques Chereau (1688-1776), circa 1750. Hội An's significance waned sharply at the end of the 18th century due to the collapse of Nguyễn rule, which resulted with the Tây Sơn Rebellion - which was opposed to international trade.Being an ancient city