Korea: The Search for Sovereignty

by Geoff Simons

Overview

This book gives a broad history of Korea, with a particular focus on key twentieth century events.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333764428
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	04/12/1995
Edition description:	1995
Pages:	313
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

GEOFF SIMONS has written wide range of successful books in various subject areas. His work has been translated into a dozen languages and many of his titles appear on university reading lists. Now a freelance author, he was formerly chief editor and managing editor in a major publishing company. He is the author of many highly acclaimed books, including: Libya: The Struggle for Survival, Iraq: From Sumer to Saddam, The United Nations: A Chronology of Conflict, Cuba: from Conquistador to Castro, UN Malaise: Power Problems and Realpolitic, Vietnam Syndrome: Impact on US Foreign Policy and Saudi Arabia.

Table of Contents

List of Figures List of Tables Foreword by Tony Benn, MP Preface Acknowledgements Introduction PART 1: NEW WORLD INSTABILITY The Mounting Tensions PART 2: THE HISTORICAL FRAME Beginnings The Unified State The Japanese Colony PART 3: THE FRUITS OF PARTITION The Divided Nation The Korean War The Aftermath Appendices Notes Bibliography Index

Editorial Reviews

A history of Korea during the 20th century addressing key events that have shaped the present political climate, including the 1993-94 dispute over North Korea's nuclear development program, the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Japanese colonization of the Korean peninsula, US-inspired partition, the resulting Korean War, and the subsequent development of the two countries. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)

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