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from antiquity through the nineteenth century
1 online resource (xiv, 285 pages) : maps
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.--from back cover.
The origins -- The period of the Three Kingdoms, fourth century to 676 -- Late Silla, 676 to 935 -- Koryo, 935 to 1170 -- Military rulers and Mongol invaders, 1170 to 1392 -- The Neo-Confucian Revolution and the Choson State, 1392 to the eighteenth century -- Choson society -- Late Choson, early eighteenth century to 1876 -- Korea in the nineteenth century.
Previously published as: A concise history of Korea, 2006.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]