| Edition |
[Enhanced Credo edition] |
| Description |
1 online resource (20 entries) : 49 images ; digital files |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
List of illustrations -- List of maps -- Introduction -- 1. From early settlements to the Silla unification of Korea (prehistory-668) -- 2. Unified Silla (668-935) and Koryo (918-1392) -- 3. The early and middle Choson (1392-1636) -- 4. Late Choson (1636-1910) -- 5. The Japanese colony (1910-1945) -- 6. Liberation, division, and the Korean War (1945-1953) -- 7. South Korea's long road to democracy (1953-2009) -- 8. North Korea (1945-2009) -- Conclusion -- Appendixes: 1. Basic facts: North Korea; 2. Basic facts: South Korea; 3. Chronology; 4. Bibliography; 5. Suggested reading. |
| Access |
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions. |
| Summary |
Written by one of the leading experts on Korea, A Brief History of Korea covers the history of Korea from the origins of the Korean people in prehistoric times to the economic and political situation in North and South Korea today. Providing a detailed overview of the cultural and historical influences that have shaped Korean society. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Local Note |
Credo Reference General Reference |
| Subject |
Korea -- History.
|
|
Korea. |
|
History. |
|
Korea (South) -- History.
|
|
Korea (South) |
|
Korea (North) -- History.
|
|
Korea (North) |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
|
| Added Author |
Margulies, Phillip, 1952- author.
|
|
Credo Reference (Firm), distributor.
|
| Other Form: |
Print version: 0816050856 9780816050857 (DLC) 2009018889 xvi, 328 pages : illustrations, maps |
| ISBN |
9781787852860 electronic version |
|
9780816050857 print |
|
