In no nation on earth has history accelerated with such speed as in Korea. A medieval dynasty at the end of the 19th century, it underwent a traumatic colonizat

This comprehensive and balanced history of modern Korea explores the social, economic, and political issues it has faced since being catapulted into the wider w

Conclusion -- Notes -- Korean MMA Cadets by Class -- Glossary of Names and Terms -- Bibliography -- Sources and Acknowledgments -- Index

"The 20th century was a time of great changes for any country, but in Korea these changes were especially dramatic. In 1960, it was one of the world's poorest c

This new revised edition of this popular text provides an accurate, balanced and readable history of Korea from 1910 to the present day.