Offspring of Empire by Carter J Eckert
Winner of the John Whitney Hall Book Prize, sponsored by the Association for Asian Studies
This book should be ranked among the best in the field of Korean studies and should be required reading for those interested in Korea studies and/or serious about Japanese and Asian studiesJournal of Asian Studies "Eckert's richly textured book, illustrated by some rare photographs, makes fascinating reading to the last of its many notes. It impresses by its elegant style as well as by the balanced judgement with which the author deals withthe many sensitive issues addressed in this work... This book must become required reading for all students of East Asia in the twentieth century. Journal of the School of Oriental and African Studies No one can now or in the future talk about the Japanese rule in Korea with any degree of authority without reading this book... The book is a work of magnificent scholarship. Eckert has done a great service, advancing our knowledge of modern Korea and Japan. Korean Studies
Eckert, Carter J.: - Carter J. Eckert is Yoon Se Young Professor of Korean History at Harvard University.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780295975337 |
| ISBN 10 | 0295975334 |
| Title | Offspring of Empire |
| Author | Carter J Eckert |
| Series | Korean Studies Of The Henry M Jackson School Of International Studies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of Washington Press |
| Year published | 1996-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 406 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |