The History of Korea

Subjects:

• History » Asian History
• Multicultural Studies » Asian Studies

Reviews:

• [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 civilization. Kim 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 Fall 2005
• 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 November 2005
• 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 2005
• [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 June 2005
• [P]rovides a comprehensive review of Korea's history from the pre-history period to the former Kim dae-jung government.
  —Korea Times February 12, 2005
• 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 October 29, 2004
• [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 November 1, 2004

Table of Contents:

• Series Foreword by Frank W. Thackeray and John E. Finding
  Preface
  Timeline of Historical Events
  Introduction
  Early History
  Korean Identity
  Medieval Korea
  Kingdom of Choson
  Modernization
  Japanese Dominion
  House Divided
  Notable People in the History of Korea
  Glossary of Selected Terms
  Biographic Essay
  Index