This is a famous book, and its translation into English has long
been awaited...The present elegantly written translation provides
the reader, whether expert or amateur, with a good and entertaining
introduction to the richness of Korea's historical experience.--J.
E. Hoare "Journal of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs "
Wagner must be lauded for bringing to the English reading community
this comprehensive, precisely translated, well-crafted, and
meticulously indexed work on Korean history, a translation that
will undoubtedly remain for years as the standard overview of
Korean history for both Korea specialists and nonspecialists...This
project represents a marriage of revision and skillful translation
with the ultimate result being the balanced and well-organized
volume under review.--Michael Robinson "Journal of Asian Studies
"
Painstaking translation and attentive editing and indexing combine
with a consistent and logical system of dividing topics to provide
easy access to both the events of Korean history and Professor
Lee's thoughtful interpretation.
Professor Lee's work is exceptionally detailed and covers not only
the political, social and economic history of Korea, but integrates
developments in the arts, science and technology through the ages.
Its wealth of material and comprehensive coverage make it an
excellent textbook for the study of Korea.
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