The Origins of the Choson Dynasty

The Origins of the Choson Dynasty provides an exhaustive analysis of the structure and composition of Korea's central officialdom during the transition from the Koryo dynasty (918-1392) to the Choson dynasty (1392-1910) and offers a new interpretation of the history of traditional Korea.

Author: John B. Duncan
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Published: 05/01/2014
Pages: 408
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.91d
ISBN: 9780295993799

About the Author

John Duncan is professor of pre-modern Korean history and director of the Center for Korea Studies at UCLA.