Politics and policy in traditional Korea
James B. Palais theorizes in his important book on Korea that the remarkable longevity of the Yi dynasty (1392-1910) was related to the difficulties the country experienced in adapting to the modern world. He suggests that the aristocratic and hierarchical social system, which w…
Politics and policy in traditional Korea
Politics and policy in traditional Korea
"A comprehensive history of East Asia, including extensive coverage of the region's cultural, political, economic, and social history. Coverage focuses on the narratives of China, Japan, and Korea while examining the history of each society in a larger, global context."--Back co…
[This book] provides a comprehensive ... history of East Asia, including extensive coverage of the region's cultural, political, economic, and intellectual history. Coverage focuses on the narratives of China, Japan, and Korea while examining the history of each society in a lar…
