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100 1 _aHulbert, Homer B.
_q(Homer Bezaleel),
_d1863-1949
245 1 4 _aThe History of Korea (vol. 2 of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-08-08
508 _aProduced by KD Weeks, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The History of Korea (vol. 2 of 2)" by Homer B. Hulbert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume delves into the complexities and events surrounding Korea's struggles during the Japanese invasions, focusing particularly on the military engagements and political dynamics between Korea, Japan, and China. The narrative provides a rich tapestry of historical figures, key battles, and the region's socio-political interactions. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for the tumultuous events following the initial Japanese invasion, highlighting military maneuvers and the response from both Chinese and Korean forces. Admiral Yi Sun-sin reemerges as a pivotal figure, with his strategic acumen challenged by the politics of both Korean and Chinese factions. Early chapters discuss the Chinese army's response to the invasion, detailing battles around P’yŭng-yang, including intrigues, victories, and eventual retreats, all illustrating the blend of martial valor and political machinations that define this critical period in Korean history. The reader is introduced to the intense struggles for national sovereignty and identity amid external threats, making this history not just a record of events but also a poignant reflection on resilience and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aKorea -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52749
999 _c93583
_d93583