Now in a fully revised and updated edition including new primary sources and illustrations, 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.

About the Author
Michael J. Seth is professor of history at James Madison University.

Reviews
Michael Seth's text remains the most accessible overview of Korean history. Going beyond the platitudes about the `land of the morning calm' or the `hermit kingdom,' it is a useful and clear guide to the Korean peninsula's turbulent past. -- John Lie, University of California, Berkeley
Whenever asked to recommend a textbook on Korean history, one of my top choices is A Concise History of Korea. Now in its third edition, Michael Seth provides the most up-to-date survey of Korean history, introducing fresh research and interpretations. He places Korea clearly within the East Asian world and highlights the unique aspects of Korea's past. As with the previous edition, Michael Seth succeeds in this history in every way. -- Edward Shultz, emeritus, University of Hawaii at Manoa



Book Information
ISBN 9781538129012
Author Michael J. Seth
Format Paperback
Page Count 308
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 408g
Dimensions(mm) 223mm * 153mm * 17mm