Sourcebook of Korean Civilization
from early times to the sixteenth century
- Hardcover
750 pages
- Release Date
25 March 1993
Summary
This is the most comprehensive and authoritative English-language anthology of primary source material on Korean civilization ever assembled. Encompassing social, intellectual, religious, and literary traditions, this volume covers the seventeenth century to the modern period. Contemporary histories, social documents, Buddhist scripture, philosophical treatises, and popular literature selected for this book reflect the dynasties and eras that helped fashion the late Choson (1600-1860) and Mod…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780231079129 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0231079125 |
| Series: | Introduction to Asian Civilizations |
| Author: | Peter Lee |
| Publisher: | Columbia University Press |
| Imprint: | Columbia University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 750 |
| Release Date: | 25 March 1993 |
| Weight: | 748g |
| Dimensions: | 35mm x 158mm x 233mm |
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” “The Sourcebook of Korean Civilization” should go a long way toward remedying the lack of reliable source material translated into English. We are fortunate that Peter Lee and his colleagues have been willing to devote their great scholarly talents to the compiling of such a rich anthology, presenting a wide range of materials on Korean history, society, religion, and thought.” – Wm. Theodore de Bary“The Sourcebook of Korean Civilization” should go a long way toward remedying the lack of reliable source material translated into English. We are fortunate that Peter Lee and his colleagues have been willing to devote their great scholarly talents to the compiling of such a rich anthology, presenting a wide range of materials on Korean history, society, religion, and thought.
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Peter Lee
Edited by Peter H. Lee
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