A Brief History of Korea |
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| Author:
| Peterson, Mark |
| Series title: | Brief History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8160-5085-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2010 |
| Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $49.50 |
Book Description:
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Written by one of the leading experts on Korea,
A Brief 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, the author discusses the major periods of Korean history-Three Kingdoms, Koryo Dynasty, and Chosun Dynasty; the foreign invasions Korea has endured; the...
More DescriptionWritten by one of the leading experts on Korea, A Brief 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, the author discusses the major periods of Korean history-Three Kingdoms, Koryo Dynasty, and Chosun Dynasty; the foreign invasions Korea has endured; the post-World War II situation that led to the country's division and the Korean War; and developments in North and South Korea from the end of the Korean War up through the present.