The History of North Korea Centuries Shaping the DPRK (Pocketbook Edition)
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- Englisch ausgewählt
15,99 €
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Altersempfehlung
1 - 99 Jahr(e)
Erscheinungsdatum
08.04.2026
Verlag
EpubliSeitenzahl
248
Maße (L/B/H)
19/12,5/1,5 cm
Gewicht
248 g
Auflage
1
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-3-565-39289-6
North Korea is one of the most isolated and least understood countries in the world, yet its history stretches back centuries before the regime that now defines it. This book covers that full span, from the ancient kingdoms of the Korean peninsula through Japanese colonization, the division of Korea, the Korean War, and the development of the world's most controlling state under Kim Il-sung and his successors.
Understanding North Korea today requires knowing how it came to be, and this book traces that path clearly. It looks at the ideology, the political structure, the human cost, and the geopolitical forces that have shaped the DPRK from its founding to the present, drawing on historical records and documented accounts to give a grounded view of a country that most people only see through headlines.
What's inside:
- The ancient kingdoms of the Korean peninsula and centuries of foreign pressure from China, Japan, and the West
- Japanese colonial rule and its lasting impact on Korean society, culture, and politics
- The division of Korea after World War II and the outbreak of the Korean War
- The rise of Kim Il-sung and the construction of the Juche ideology and personality cult
- The Kim dynasty under Kim Jong-il and Kim Jong-un, including nuclear ambitions and international isolation
Reader review:
"I knew almost nothing about North Korea's actual history before reading this. It gave me context that news articles never do. Really well structured and readable." -- David K.
For anyone trying to understand one of the most secretive and significant countries of the modern era, this book offers a clear historical framework without the sensationalism.
Order your copy today.
Understanding North Korea today requires knowing how it came to be, and this book traces that path clearly. It looks at the ideology, the political structure, the human cost, and the geopolitical forces that have shaped the DPRK from its founding to the present, drawing on historical records and documented accounts to give a grounded view of a country that most people only see through headlines.
What's inside:
- The ancient kingdoms of the Korean peninsula and centuries of foreign pressure from China, Japan, and the West
- Japanese colonial rule and its lasting impact on Korean society, culture, and politics
- The division of Korea after World War II and the outbreak of the Korean War
- The rise of Kim Il-sung and the construction of the Juche ideology and personality cult
- The Kim dynasty under Kim Jong-il and Kim Jong-un, including nuclear ambitions and international isolation
Reader review:
"I knew almost nothing about North Korea's actual history before reading this. It gave me context that news articles never do. Really well structured and readable." -- David K.
For anyone trying to understand one of the most secretive and significant countries of the modern era, this book offers a clear historical framework without the sensationalism.
Order your copy today.
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