

A Brief History of Korea
Isolation, War, Despotism and Revival: The Fascinating Story of a Resilient But Divided People
Author: Michael J. Seth
Narrator: Sean Runnette
Unabridged: 9 hr 36 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Tantor Media
Published: 11/12/2019
Categories: Nonfiction, History, Asian & Pacific Islander History
Synopsis
Calling themselves as "a shrimp among whales," Koreans borrowed elements of government, culture, and religion, all the while fiercely fighting to maintain independence from powerful neighbors. This fascinating book tells the story of Korean domestic dynasties, empires, and states, as well as foreign conquest, occupation, and division. Today, the two Koreas are starkly different—North Korea a nation closed to the world and South Korea an economic powerhouse and center of Asian democracy.
Chronicling significant events right up through 2018's Singapore Summit, author Michael J. Seth presents a relevant, interesting, and important history of Korea within a larger global context. Korea's history is a turbulent one, but ultimately the story of a resistant and resourceful people in search of lasting peace.