Discover a window into late 19th-century Korea with this compilation of the Korean Repository, Volume III (January–December, 1896).
This edition gathers editorials, correspondence, and notes that illuminate Korean politics, society, and Christian missions during a pivotal era. Readable and tightly organized, it offers both context for historical events and a sense of daily life in Seoul and its surrounds.
The book presents a broad mix of topics, from government edicts and cabinet changes to cultural notes, mission reports, and linguistic studies. It is grounded in contemporary reporting and commentary, making it a useful reference for students, researchers, and readers curious about Korea’s late dynastic period and early modern interactions.
- Interesting snapshots of government reshuffles, royal affairs, and official decrees.
- Profiles of key figures, missionaries, and editors shaping public discourse.
- Articles on language, education, culture, and daily life in Korea during 1896.
- Editorials and correspondence that reflect international interest and local perspectives.
Ideal for readers of historical Korea and anyone exploring the connections between Korea and the wider world at the turn of the century.