Korean History in Maps: From Prehistory to the Twenty-First Century

Korean History in Maps is a beautifully presented, full-color atlas covering all periods of Korean history from prehistoric times to the present day. It is the first atlas of its kind to be specifically designed for students in English-speaking countries. There is a map for each era in Korean history, showing every major kingdom or polity that existed on the Korean peninsula, and maps are also included for topics of additional historical interest, including each major war that took place. In addition, the atlas contains chronologies, lists of monarchs, and overviews of the politics, economy, society, and culture for each era which are complemented by numerous photos and full color images of artifacts, paintings, and architectural structures. This fascinating historical atlas is a complete reference work and unique teaching tool for all scholars and students of Korean and East Asian history.

Author: Michael D. Shin, Lee Injae, Owen Miller
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 12/15/2014
Pages: 200
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.15lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.40w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781107098466

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2015
Choice 12/01/2015

About the Author
Miller, Owen: - Owen Miller is a lecturer in Korean Studies at SOAS, University of London where he teaches Korean history. His research interests include the social and economic history of nineteenth- and twentieth-century Korea, urban history, Korean nationalist and Marxist historiographies, and the economic history of North Korea.Injae, Lee: - Lee Injae is a professor in the Department of History and Culture and Dean in the College of Humanities and Arts, Yonsei University, South Korea.Shin, Michael D.: - Michael D. Shin is a lecturer in Korean Studies at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on the Japanese colonial period (1910-45), and he has published many articles on the intellectual, literary, and social history of the early twentieth century.
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