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Explore Corea’s history and its people through a clear, inviting travel-history lens that reveals a nation opening to the world.
This edition presents a lucid portrait of a peninsula long divided by China and Japan, tracing how isolation shaped Corean life and how foreign relations began to unfold in the late 19th century. It blends vivid on-the-ground observations with context on climate, customs, government, and the forces that pushed Corea toward modern reforms. The result is a readable guide to a place many travelers once found mysterious or distant.
- Learn how Corean daily life looked to visitors, from etiquette and dress to social customs.
- Understand the country’s climate, landscape, and the way geography shaped its history.
- See how foreign powers moved to establish treaties and how those decisions affected governance.
- Get a sense of the author’s direct, anecdotal style and the practical details of travel in Corea.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Corea, also known as Korea, and its transformation during the late 19th century. Examining the physical features, customs, government structure, and culture of the region, the author provides detailed insights into the historical context of the period. The book delves into topics such as the geopolitical significance of Corea's location between China and Japan, its unique system of rank and its influence on society, and the gradual opening up of the country to foreign trade and influence. Through a combination of historical narrative and cultural analysis, this book sheds light on Corea's rich traditions, its complex relationship with its neighbors, and its adaptation to the challenges of modernization, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the history and culture of this fascinating region. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330757413_0
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