02670cam a22003493u 4500 67141 UtSlPG 20260610134541.0 m cr n 260607r20221911utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11022320 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Griffis, William Elliot, 1843-1928 Corea: The Hermit Nation Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-01-10 I. Ancient and mediæval history -- II. Political and social Corea -- III. Modern and recent history. Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Corea: The Hermit Nation" by William Elliot Griffis is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the ancient and medieval history of Corea (now known as Korea) and explores its political and social structures, as well as its interactions with neighboring nations such as China and Japan. With a focus on the evolution of the Korean state and society, Griffis aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Korea's past, the origins of its people, and the period of isolation it has experienced, often referred to as the "hermit nation." The opening of the book serves as an introduction to the geographical and historical context of Korea. Griffis highlights Korea's political status as an isolated nation, once referred to as the "Land of Morning Calm," while detailing its interactions with historical figures and powers, such as Arabic geographers and Chinese dynasties. He emphasizes the contradictions in Korea's perceived seclusion, noting significant cultural exchanges and migrations over the centuries. Additionally, the text introduces the notion of Korea's complex history, marked by a struggle for sovereignty and the influence of neighboring nations, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the country's historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1911 Korea -- History Korea -- Social life and customs https://archive.org/details/coreahermitnatio00grif_12 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67141 107963 107963