A History of Korea: From "Land of the Morning Calm" to States in Conflict

by Jinwung Kim

Contemporary North and South Korea are nations of radical contrasts: one a bellicose totalitarian state with a failing economy; the other a peaceful democracy with a strong economy. Yet their people share a common history that extends back more than 3,000 years. In this comprehensive new history of Korea from the prehistoric era to the present day, Jinwung Kim recounts the rich and fascinating story of the political, social, cultural, economic,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253000246
• ISBN13: 9780253000248
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Indiana University Press (Ips)
• Length: 720 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.3" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher