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Best books to learn The history of Korea, in order
Korea's story is easy to enter through its recent trauma and easy to misread without the millennia behind it, so a good path starts early. Move from the ancient kingdoms and the long dynastic era through the Japanese occupation, then to the Korean War and the division of the peninsula, so that the two Koreas of today read as the outcome of a deep history rather than a sudden rupture.
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The History of Korea: Best Books to Read, in Order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning the history of korea?
- Korea's story is easy to enter through its recent trauma and easy to misread without the millennia behind it, so a good path starts early. Move from the ancient kingdoms and the long dynastic era through the Japanese occupation, then to the Korean War and the division of the peninsula, so that the two Koreas of today read as the outcome of a deep history rather than a sudden rupture.
- What's a good book to start the history of korea with?
- A strong starting point is The Koreans by Michael Breen. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after the history of korea?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The history of Mexico, Ancient India, Reconstruction after the Civil War.