Description
The text is organized into eight chapters. The opening chapters discuss the geography and prehistory of Korea, the rise of Koguryo and Paekche, the success of the Silla Kingdom, and the Koryo Dynasty. Additional chapters examine the Confucian state of Choson, Japanese invasions and the War of East Asia, and early encounters with the West. Students read about Western influence in Korea, the great Han Empire, Korea under Japanese rule, and Korean liberation. The final chapters explore the divergence of Korea into north and south, the anti-government and anti-American movement of the 1980s, the inter-Korea summit of 2000, ongoing tensions between the north and the south, and more.
Featuring highly focused and accessible content, The Making of Korea in East Asia is an ideal resource for courses in Asian studies and Asian history, especially those with emphasis on Korean history.
About the Author
Chizuko T. Allen is an associate specialist in the Department of Asian Studies and the School of Pacific & Asian Studies within the College of Arts, Languages & Letters at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. Her research interests include modern Korean intellectual history and ancient Korea's relations with Japan.
Reviews
"The book has deeper approaches to not only the general history, but also other aspects such as religions and the state of women in Korea."
Kyunghwa Michaels, Instructor, Snow College
Book Information
ISBN 9781516531769
Author Chizuko T. Allen
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Cognella, Inc
Publisher Cognella, Inc
Weight(grams) 390g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm * 10mm