Everlasting Flower : A History of Korea
by Pratt, KeithFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-08-15
Publisher(s): Reaktion Books
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Summary
The defiant dictatorship of North Korea and the thriving democracy of South Korea may appear starkly different, but they share a complex and often misunderstood history that is ably recounted inEverlasting Flower. Keith Pratttraverses the ancient landscapes of the Koreas, from the kingdoms of Old Choson and Wiman Choson to the present-day 38th Parallel division. The book's engaging narrative details the wars, ruling dynasties, Chinese and Japanese imperialism, and controversial historical events such as the abuses of the Japanese occupation. Everlasting Flowerapplies an equally careful eye to religious practices, dress, and food, and augments the narrative with richly illustrated pictorial essays. As the Korean peninsula assumes a prominent role in world affairs,Everlasting Floweroffers an invaluable survey of Korean history and culture.
Author Biography
Keith Pratt is professor emeritus in the Department of East Asian Studies at Durham University in the United Kingdom. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books and articles on Korea, including Korea: A Historical and Cultural Dictionary.
Table of Contents
| Preface | |
| Maps: Early Kingdoms on the Korean Peninsula | |
| Modern Korea Chronology of Korean History | |
| Introduction | |
| The Creation of State Identity | |
| From Earliest Times to AD 668: Cultural Patterns in Flux | |
| Unified Silla, AD 668-936: The Building of Confidence | |
| Koryo, 918-1392: The Struggle for Independence | |
| Early to Mid-Choson, 1392-1800: The Search for an Acceptable Orthodoxy | |
| A Century of Insecurity | |
| The Hermit Kingdom, 1800-64: Tradition at Work | |
| Incursion, Modernization and Reform, 1864-1905: Tradition at Bay | |
| A Century of Suffering | |
| Culture under Threat, 1905-45: The Colonial Era | |
| Partition and War, 1945-53: Return to Disunity | |
| Post-War Korea: Tradition and Change | |
| Sources and Further Reading | |
| Discography | |
| Acknowledgements | |
| Index | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
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