The Origins of the Choson Dynasty
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The Origins of the Choson Dynasty by John B Duncan
The Origins of the Choson Dynasty provides an exhaustive analysis of the structure and composition of Korea's central officialdom during the transition from the Koryo dynasty (918-1392) to the Choson dynasty (1392-1910) and offers a new interpretation of the history of traditional Korea."A work of profound scholarship and meticulous research, this book is an extremely important study on an important subject and should be indispensable reading for anyone interested in the history of the Koryo and Choson dynastiesIt is also an excellent comparative study of aspects of East Asian history and institutions."
* Korean Studies *John Duncan is professor of pre-modern Korean history and director of the Center for Korea Studies at UCLA.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780295993799 |
| ISBN 10 | 0295993790 |
| Title | The Origins of the Choson Dynasty |
| Author | John B Duncan |
| Series | Korean Studies Of The Henry M Jackson School Of International Studies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of Washington Press |
| Year published | 2014-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 408 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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