About this title: This presentation of the general history of Korea not only provides a detailed treatment of the post-1945 period, but describes the traditional historical-cultural milieu from which modern Korea has developed. The 20th century has witnessed a multiplicity of both domestic and external factors that have resulted either in tendentious history or in emphasis badly skewed toward such dramatic events as the Korean War or South Korea's economic successes. "Korea Old and New" aims to present a more balanced survey. Its coverage of traditional Korea emphasizes cultural developments not merely as ...
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Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harvard Korea Institute
Date Published: 1991-08-14
ISBN-13:9780962771309ISBN:0962771309
Description: Good. Spine uncreased. Cover has slight edge wear and corner bumping. Used stickers on spine and rear. Text appears unmarked. *Ships Next Business day* read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harvard Korea Institute
Date Published: 1991-08-14
ISBN-13:9780962771309ISBN:0962771309
Description: Fair in None as issued jacket. READING COPY: PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION. Solid copy with underlining and margin notes in chapters 4-6. Rest of text appears to be unmarked. White cover with black type has large circular coffee stain on the cover; cover corners are creased and worn. Softness to page corner tips. Binding is firm and square; no spine crease. Not a very good-looking copy, but suitable for personal reading, research and reference. Items selling for $7 or more ship bubble wrapped ... read more
Description: Good. Used-Good. May contain highlighting/underlining/notes/etc. May have used stickers on cover. Ships same or next day. Expedited shipping takes 2-3 business days; standard shipping takes 4-14 business days. read more
Edition: Not Stated
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harvard University Press/ Ilchokak Publishers, Seoul, Korea
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780962771309ISBN:0962771309
Description: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. 5 1/4" x 8 1/4" Book is near fine in sepia toned illustrated soft covers with black lettering...text is tight and clewan...appears unread...454 pages, crisp with sharp edges and corners...no annotations or markings...a somewhat scarce find in this very nice condition. read more
Description: Good. 0962771309 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Description: New. This is the most reliable and popular history of Korea available in English. The tumultuous developments of the modern era receive the greatest coverage, but the book's balanced treatment of traditional Korea emphasizes cultural events as integrally... read more
Description: New. This is the most reliable and popular history of Korea available in English. The tumultuous developments of the modern era receive the greatest coverage, but the book's balanced treatment of traditional Korea emphasizes cultural events as integrally... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harvard Korea Institute
Date Published: 1991-08-14
ISBN-13:9780962771309ISBN:0962771309
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