The History of Korea by Djun Kil Kim
This volume provides a comprehensive review of Korea's history, from its roots in Neolithic civilization, and the tradition and evolution of nation-building in the traditional East Asian world system, to Korea's global setting in modern times.
"[P]rovides middle and high school students and interested adult readers with comprehensive coverage of Korea's history, going back to its roots in Neolithic civilizationKim discusses everything from tradition and the challenges of building a nation in the East Asian world system to Korea's global setting today." - Multicultural Review
"This book provides a review of Korea's history, from its roots in Neolithic civilization and the tradition and evolution of nation building in the traditional East Asian world system, through Korea's global setting in modern times. A timeline is followed by chapters on early history, Korea identity, medieval Korea, Korean tradition and modernization, and Japanese dominion. A biographical section highlighting famous figures in Korea, a glossary of selected terms, and a bibliographical essay are also included." - Reference & Research Book News
"College undergraduates can look forward to a new textbook....This text offers with surprising dexterity an overview of Korean history from the earliest times through the presidency of Kim Dae Jung....[t]his text should help new students of Korea gain a quick, relatively painless introduction to the highlights of Korea's history." - The Journal of Asian Studies
"[K]ey to understanding Korea's place in the modern world....[s]urveys the social and political changes Korea has experienced over the centuries. Friom the three great Korean dynasties which kept peace starting in the 7th century to the influence of neighboring nations in modern times, readers receive a fine overview." - MBR Bookwatch
"[P]rovides a comprehensive review of Korea's history from the pre-history period to the former Kim dae-jung government." - Korea Times
"The book might be a small step for Kim himself, but with the growing number of Korean Americans in each and every sector of the global society, the result could be a gigantic step for the country." - Korea Times
"[A] long overdue book that aims to meet the needs of foreigners seeking an easy to understand yet comprehensive volume on Korean history." - The Korea Herald
"This book provides a review of Korea's history, from its roots in Neolithic civilization and the tradition and evolution of nation building in the traditional East Asian world system, through Korea's global setting in modern times. A timeline is followed by chapters on early history, Korea identity, medieval Korea, Korean tradition and modernization, and Japanese dominion. A biographical section highlighting famous figures in Korea, a glossary of selected terms, and a bibliographical essay are also included." - Reference & Research Book News
"College undergraduates can look forward to a new textbook....This text offers with surprising dexterity an overview of Korean history from the earliest times through the presidency of Kim Dae Jung....[t]his text should help new students of Korea gain a quick, relatively painless introduction to the highlights of Korea's history." - The Journal of Asian Studies
"[K]ey to understanding Korea's place in the modern world....[s]urveys the social and political changes Korea has experienced over the centuries. Friom the three great Korean dynasties which kept peace starting in the 7th century to the influence of neighboring nations in modern times, readers receive a fine overview." - MBR Bookwatch
"[P]rovides a comprehensive review of Korea's history from the pre-history period to the former Kim dae-jung government." - Korea Times
"The book might be a small step for Kim himself, but with the growing number of Korean Americans in each and every sector of the global society, the result could be a gigantic step for the country." - Korea Times
"[A] long overdue book that aims to meet the needs of foreigners seeking an easy to understand yet comprehensive volume on Korean history." - The Korea Herald
Djun Kil Kim served in the Korean government for more than two decades and was recently a visiting professor at Brigham Young University where he taught Korean history.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780313332968 |
| ISBN 10 | 0313332967 |
| Title | The History of Korea |
| Author | Djun Kil Kim |
| Series | Greenwood Histories Of The Modern Nations |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Year published | 2005-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 232 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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