In this comprehensive yet compact book, Michael J. Seth surveys Korean history from Neolithic times to the present. He explores the origins and development of Korean society, politics, and still little-known cultural heritage, showing how this ancient, culturally and ethnically homogeneous society was wrenched into the modern world, ultimately to be arbitrarily divided into two opposed halves after World War II. Tracing the six decades since, Seth explains how the two Koreas, with their deeply different political and social ...
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In this comprehensive yet compact book, Michael J. Seth surveys Korean history from Neolithic times to the present. He explores the origins and development of Korean society, politics, and still little-known cultural heritage, showing how this ancient, culturally and ethnically homogeneous society was wrenched into the modern world, ultimately to be arbitrarily divided into two opposed halves after World War II. Tracing the six decades since, Seth explains how the two Koreas, with their deeply different political and social systems and geopolitical orientations, evolved into sharply contrasting societies. Throughout, he adds a rich dimension by placing Korean history into broader global perspective and by including primary readings from each era. All readers looking for a balanced, knowledgeable history will be richly rewarded with this clear and concise book.
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Good. Good Book. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 571 p. Contains: Maps. All pages and cover are intact. Pages may have dog-ears. Possible slight loose binding or cocked spine. Cover may have creases, deep chips, scuffs, and scratches. The edges and corners may have a good amount of bumps and wear. Book may contain highlighting/underlining, markings or signed by the previous owner. Book may be Ex Library and have stickers, remainder marks, and library pockets. Used copy so book does not contain unused access codes or have the accompanying CD.
Add this copy of A History of Korea: From Antiquity to the Present to cart. $57.48, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Rowman & Littlefield Publisher.
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