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In this “courageous and inspiring memoir,” a young man recounts his escape from an impoverished childhood and adolescence in North Korea (Kirkus Reviews). Inside the hidden and mysterious world of N……続きを見る

This book introduces readers to the historical, performative, and cultural context of pansori, a traditional Korean oral story-singing art. Written by a scholar-practitioner of the form, this study ……続きを見る

William Elliot Griffis (1843 – 1928) graduated from Rutgers College in 1869 and taught four years in Fukui and Tokyo. After his return to the United States, he devoted himself to his research and wr……続きを見る

Victor Hugos Roman '1793 - Die Terrorherrschaft und der Aufstand der Vendée' entführt den Leser in die Wirren der Französischen Revolution, genauer gesagt in das Jahr 1793. Das Buch spiegelt die bru……続きを見る

Napoleon's Letters to Josephine is a captivating collection of personal correspondence between the famous French military leader and his beloved wife. The letters provide intimate insight into the p……続きを見る

In Homer B. Hulbert's 'The History of Korea', readers are taken on a literary journey through the historical events and cultural development of Korea. Hulbert's writing style is detailed and informa……続きを見る

The History of Korea presents a chronological account of Korea from ancient days, over 2000 B. C, to modern 20th century Korea. Hulbert said that Korea and Japan have the same two racial types, but ……続きを見る

This book presents a detailed assessment of the role of navies in the Korean War. It highlights that, despite being predominantly a land war, navies played a vital part. Moreover, the naval war was ……続きを見る

Victor D. Cha and David C. Kang’s Nuclear North Korea was first published in 2003 amid the outbreak of a lasting crisis over the North Korean nuclear program. It promptly became a landmark of an ong……続きを見る

In search of national unity and state control in the decade following the Korean War, North Korea turned to labor. Mandating rapid industrial growth, the government stressed order and consistency in……続きを見る

Today, the People’s Republic of China is North Korea’s only ally on the world stage, a tightly knit relationship that goes back decades. Both countries portray their partnership as one of “brotherly……続きを見る

The lineage novel flourished in Korea from the late seventeenth to the early twentieth century. These vast works unfold genealogically, tracing the lives of several generations. New storylines, ofte……続きを見る

As the political, economic, and cultural center of Chosŏn Korea, eighteenth-century Seoul epitomized a society in flux: It was a bustling, worldly metropolis into which things and people from all ov……続きを見る

Donald Clark does a masterful job of situating the entire sweep of Korean history in its global context thus belying the shop worn stereotype of Korea as a hermit nation. Clark uses his mastery of b……続きを見る

For more than two hundred years after its establishment in 1392, the Chosŏn dynasty of Korea enjoyed generally peaceful and stable relations with neighboring Ming China, which dwarfed it in size, po……続きを見る

Early in the seventeenth century, Northeast Asian politics hung in a delicate balance among the Chosŏn dynasty in Korea, the Ming in China, and the Manchu. When a Chosŏn faction realigned Korea with……続きを見る

This comprehensive book surveys Korean history from Neolithic times to the present. Michael J. Seth explores the origins and development of Korean society, politics, and still little-known cultural ……続きを見る

Activism and Post-activism: Korean Documentary Cinema, 1981--2022 is a new book about nonfiction filmmaking in the private and independent sectors of South Korean cinema and media from the early 198……続きを見る

The Korean War, which lasted from June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953, was a conflict between North and South Korea. It began when North Korea invaded South Korea after a series of border battles and up……続きを見る

This book offers an analytical account of the April Third Massacre in Korea, a bloody confrontation between supporters of the Syngman Rhee Administration and those suspected (largely incorrectly) of……続きを見る

Juguetes de la Niñez y Travesuras del Ingenio es una obra clásica de la literatura española escrita por Francisco de Quevedo y Villegas. Este libro presenta una serie de sátiras y humor pícaro que e……続きを見る

Franz Werfels Roman 'Die vierzig Tage des Musa Dagh' erzählt die ergreifende Geschichte einer kleinen armenischen Gemeinschaft, die sich während des Völkermords an den Armeniern im Ersten Weltkrieg ……続きを見る

Ha una democrazia solida e vivace, dati economici strabilianti e uno sviluppo tecnologico senza rivali. Miete successi in campo musicale con BTS e Blackpink, e fa man bassa di premi Oscar con i suoi……続きを見る

Through these chapters, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the Hanbok's historical roots, its role in various life events, the symbolism embedded in its design, and its evolving prese……続きを見る

Korean cuisine is a tantalizing tapestry of flavors, a culinary journey that weaves together a rich history, diverse regional variations, and profound cultural significance. From the sizzle of stree……続きを見る

Through these chapters, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the rich tapestry of traditional Korean music and dance. From its ancient roots to modern expressions, this book offers insi……続きを見る

Through these chapters, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted world of Korean K-Pop and K-Drama culture. From its roots to its global impact, the book provides insights ……続きを見る

Through these chapters, readers can gain a deep understanding of Jeong as a fundamental aspect of Korean culture. From its cultural and historical roots to its contemporary expressions, the book pro……続きを見る

Through these chapters, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the history and origins of Taekwondo in Korean culture. From its ancient roots to its global prominence, the book provides i……続きを見る

The introduction of Confucianism to Korea marked a transformative period in the country's history, shaping its cultural, social, and political landscape for centuries to come. Rooted in the teaching……続きを見る