A Concise History of Korea
From Antiquity to the Present
4th Edition
Published on 9. January 2024
Book
Hardback
640 pages
978-1-5381-7452-4 (ISBN)
Description
This comprehensive book surveys Korean history from Neolithic times to the present. Michael J. Seth explores the origins and development of Korean society, politics, and still little-known cultural heritage from their inception to the two Korean states of today. Throughout, he adds a rare dimension by placing Korean history into broader global perspective. All readers looking for a balanced, knowledgeable history will be richly rewarded with this clear and concise book.
Reviews / Votes
Michael Seth's A Concise History of Korea stands as the singular authoritative history of Korea for the undergraduate audience. In depth in its treatment of the social, cultural, military, political, and economic developments of Korea, it also presents a compelling image of Korea within the world. From the unique cultural constructions of Korean society during the Kingdoms and Dynasties to the pain felt under Japanese occupation, Seth makes the story of the Korean nation come alive. Comprehensive and engaging, Seth's work is an excellent text for college students new to the subject. -- Courtney A. Short, Colorado State University - PuebloMore details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
US School Grade: From College Freshman to College Graduate Student, Interest Age: From 18 to 22 years
Illustrations
1 BW Illustration, 24 BW Photos, 7 Maps, 1 Chart
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 39 mm
Weight
1064 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5381-7452-4 (9781538174524)
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01/2024
4th Edition
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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01/2024
4th Edition
Bloomsbury eBooks US
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Person
Michael J. Seth is professor of East Asian and world history at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Professor Seth, who has lived and worked in South Korea, is the author of Education Fever: Society, Politics and the Pursuit of Schooling in South Korea (2002), North Korea: A History (2018), and Korea at War (2023). He is also the editor of the Routledge Handbook of Modern Korean History (2016).