A brief history of Korea
Peterson, Mark, 1946-2019
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Abstract: Written by one of the leading experts on Korea, A Brief History of Korea covers the history of Korea from the origins of the Korean people in prehistoric times to the economic and political situation in North and South Korea today. Providing a detailed overview of the cultural and historical influences that have shaped Korean society.
Main title:
A brief history of Korea / Mark Peterson with Phillip Margulies.
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Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2019.New York, NY : Facts On File, 2010.©2010
Collation:
1 online resource (20 entries) : 49 images ; digital files.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: xvi, 328 pages : illustrations, maps
Contents:
List of illustrations -- List of maps -- Introduction -- 1. From early settlements to the Silla unification of Korea (prehistory-668) -- 2. Unified Silla (668-935) and Koryo (918-1392) -- 3. The early and middle Choson (1392-1636) -- 4. Late Choson (1636-1910) -- 5. The Japanese colony (1910-1945) -- 6. Liberation, division, and the Korean War (1945-1953) -- 7. South Korea's long road to democracy (1953-2009) -- 8. North Korea (1945-2009) -- Conclusion -- Appendixes: 1. Basic facts: North Korea; 2. Basic facts: South Korea; 3. Chronology; 4. Bibliography; 5. Suggested reading.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781787852860 (electronic version)9780816050857 (print)
Dewey class:
951.9
LC class:
DS907.18
Language:
English
BRN:
501660
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