Drawn from Peter H. Lee's Sourcebook of Korean Civilization; Volume I; this abridged introductory collection offers students and general readers primary readings in the social; intellectual; and religious traditions of Korea from ancient times through the sixteenth century. Sources of Korean Tradition is arranged according to the major epochs of Korean history; including sections on: Korean culture - its origins; writing; education; poetry; song; social life; and rituals; religion - the rise of Buddhism and Confucianism; the economy - the land; agriculture; commerce; and currency; and its changing political structures.A superb collection by the foremost scholars in the field; Sources of Korean Tradition is supplemented by a bibliography and prefaces by both editors. An impressive storehouse for the grand corpus of thought; beliefs; and customs held by people of Korea for centuries; this volume is a valuable companion for those interested in the history of Korea and East Asian studies.
#1059821 in Books Donald A Davis 2009-04-14 2009-04-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .51 x 5.50l; .45 #File Name: 0230613985224 pagesStonewall Jackson
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great summary book about Stonewall JacksonBy JKPGreat summary book about Stonewall Jackson. I recommend it to all those interested in the Civil War or warfare in general.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. great price and deliveryBy DonA must read!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Next time get a good editorBy MarjorieI don't think that this author had an editor. The many awkward sentences; mistakes in the type and seemingly random statements about Iraq are all major detractors;as is the use of words not at their intended meaning. Jackson has a reputation as a great general but the author never proves that he deserved to known that way. Instead I was left feeling confused and unsure as to why people loved him. The lack of a good editor is most noticeable in places where the author makes statements like "he decided to be a stone wall again." The writing appears to switch styles here and there; which draws attention away from the narrative. All in all the book comes across as pretty unpolished. Perhaps he intended it for 5th graders?
