A Concise History of Premodern Korea

From Antiquity through the Nineteenth Century

Nonfiction, History, Asian, Korea, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
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Author: Michael J. Seth ISBN: 9781442260450
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Publication: March 3, 2016
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Language: English
Author: Michael J. Seth
ISBN: 9781442260450
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication: March 3, 2016
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English

Now in a fully revised and updated edition, this engaging text provides a concise history of Korea from the beginning of human settlement in the region through the late nineteenth century. Michael J. Seth’s thorough chronological narrative equally emphasizes social, cultural, and political history. Students will be especially drawn to descriptions of everyday life for both elite and nonelite members of society during various historical periods. The book emphasizes how Korean history can be understood as part of an interactive sphere that includes three basic areas: China, Japan, and the Manchurian/Central Asian region. Throughout, Seth draws comparisons between developments in Korea and those in neighboring regions. All readers looking for a balanced, knowledgeable history will be richly rewarded with this clear and cogent book.

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Now in a fully revised and updated edition, this engaging text provides a concise history of Korea from the beginning of human settlement in the region through the late nineteenth century. Michael J. Seth’s thorough chronological narrative equally emphasizes social, cultural, and political history. Students will be especially drawn to descriptions of everyday life for both elite and nonelite members of society during various historical periods. The book emphasizes how Korean history can be understood as part of an interactive sphere that includes three basic areas: China, Japan, and the Manchurian/Central Asian region. Throughout, Seth draws comparisons between developments in Korea and those in neighboring regions. All readers looking for a balanced, knowledgeable history will be richly rewarded with this clear and cogent book.

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