Korean History in Maps
Korean History in Maps
Lee Injae, Yonsei University, Seoul
Owen Miller, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
Park Jinhoon, Myongji University, Seoul
Yi Hyun-Hae, Hallym University
Korean History in Maps is a beautifully presented, full-color atlas covering all periods of Korean history from prehistoric times to the present day. It is the first atlas of its kind to be specifically designed for students in English-speaking countries. There is a map for each era in Korean history, showing every major kingdom or polity that existed on the Korean peninsula, and maps are also included for topics of additional historical interest, including each major war that took place. In addition, the atlas contains chronologies, lists of monarchs, and overviews of the politics, economy, society, and culture for each era which are complemented by numerous photos and full color images of artifacts, paintings, and architectural structures. This fascinating historical atlas is a complete reference work and unique teaching tool for all scholars and students of Korean and East Asian history.
- A highly illustrated atlas with full-color maps for all periods of Korean history - a unique reference work and teaching tool, written for students and scholars in English-speaking countries
- Provides overviews of the political, cultural, economic and social systems for each period of Korean history, along with chronologies and lists of monarchs - information related to both Korean history and contemporary Korea is gathered in one convenient place
- Features numerous images of artifacts, paintings, and architectural structures - helps to make Korean history accessible
Reviews & endorsements
'Michael Shin and his colleagues have done us an essential and estimable service with this beautiful, fascinating and illuminating work. The illustrations are superb, and when accompanied by the authors' excellent commentary and analysis, Korean History in Maps becomes not just an invaluable book, but a keepsake. It opens new, sparkling and indelible images and windows on the entire Korean experience from (Old) Joseon to the present. The paucity of similar books, at least in English, makes this a milestone in the literature on Korean history.' Bruce Cumings, Gustavus F. and Ann M. Swift Distinguished Service Professor in History at the University of Chicago, and author of Korea's Place in the Sun: A Modern History
'A visual feast of Korean history and culture, Korean History in Maps is more than a cartographic journey, but a panoramic overview of the development of Korean civilization, full of lively images and helpful information. It will serve as a valuable reference source for classrooms at all levels.' Kyung Moon Hwang, University of Southern California
'This timely reference book is a great teaching tool … [It] begins with overviews of society, economy, culture, and politics and a chronology of major events. It includes attractive full-color maps, tables, charts, and plates. Appendixes and supplementary illustrations include up-to-date and useful statistics … the chronology includes compatible world history and political scenes during major events in Korean history. The book's sources are drawn from artifacts at the National Museum of Korea, the Kyujanggak Archives, [the] Dokdo Research Institute, the Seoul Museum of History, and the Library of Congress. Statistics are culled from the Bank of Korea and various academies in Korea and Europe. Photos of North Korea are from personal collections … Any researcher or student - undergraduate or graduate - will benefit from this reference book. Summing up: essential.' S. Freedman, Choice
Product details
No date availableHardback
9781107098466
200 pages
280 × 222 × 17 mm
0.97kg
28 b/w illus. 100 colour illus. 27 tables
Table of Contents
- Preface and acknowledgments
- Korea today
- Korea in Asia
- The geography of the Korean peninsula
- 1. Prehistoric Korea
- 2. Joseon and early state formation
- 3. The three kingdoms period
- 4. The Northern and Southern states period
- 5. Goryeo
- 6. Joseon
- 7. The late nineteenth century
- 8. The Japanese occupation period
- 9. The liberation period and the Korean war
- 10. North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
- 11. South Korea (Republic of Korea)
- Contributors
- Appendix A. Chronology of the 'comfort women' issue
- Appendix B. The Dok Island (Dokdo) issue
- Appendix C. The sexagenary cycle
- Index.
