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1 online resource (167 pages) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Summary |
Sindeok, the First Queen of the Joseon DynastyHeavy, intricately carved tombstones are embedded in the banks of theCheonggyecheon Stream that cuts through downtown Seoul, in the shadows of the Gwangtonggyo Bridge, echoing the story of their owner, Queen Sindeok, the first of the Joseon Dynasty. Why are these stones here under the bridge, out in public view, rather than surrounding their assigned tomb, the Royal Tomb of Queen Sindeok?To examine and understand this enigmatic situation, Tombstones without a Tomb first seeks to understand why the status of Queen Sindeok, who played a crucial role. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Part One-Honor (1335-1397) -- Part Two-Dishonor (1398-1450) -- Part Three-Ideological warfare (1500-1669) -- Part Four-A name remembered (1674-2005) -- Epilogue: I am introduced to the queen. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Sindeok, Queen, 1356-1396.
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Sindeok, Queen, 1356-1396 -- Influence.
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Queens -- Korea -- Biography.
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Queens. |
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Korea. |
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Biographies.
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Korea -- History -- Koryŏ period, 935-1392.
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| Chronological Term |
935-1392 |
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Electronic books.
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History.
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Kang, Hildi. Tombstones without a Tomb. Irvine, CA : Seoul Selection, ©2017 9781624121029 |
| ISBN |
9781624121067 (electronic book) |
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1624121063 (electronic book) |
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