A Brief History of Korea - Hardcover

Peterson, Mark

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816050856 ISBN 13: 9780816050857

Publisher: Facts on File, 2009

Synopsis

A history of Korea from the origins of its people in prehistoric times to the economic and political situation in North and South Korea at the beginning of the 21st century. The book provides a detailed overview of the cultural and historical influences that have shaped Korean society.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

The Brief History series introduces readers to the dramatic events, notable people, and special customs and traditions that have shaped many of the world's countries. Each engaging volume covers a specific country and offers a concise history of the struggles and triumphs of the peoples and cultures that have called that country home.

Public and school libraries, high school and college students, and anyone studying world history or culture will find this series useful.

· Each title provides the key background information readers need to put current global events in historical perspective.

About the Author:

Mark Peterson is Associate Professor and current Director of the Korean Studies Department at Brigham Young University. He received his Ph.D. in East Asian Studies from Harvard University and served as the Executive Director of the Fulbright program in Korea from 1978 to 1983. Phillip Margulies is a professional writer and editor. He has written more than a dozen books, including Nuclear Nonproliferation in Facts On File's Global Issues series. He is also the book editor for a series of books on turning points in world history.

About this edition

• Publisher: Facts on File
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0816050856
• ISBN 13: 9780816050857
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 328