Sources of Korean Tradition: From early times through the sixteenth century

Sources of Korean Tradition: From early times through the sixteenth century
ISBN-10
0231105665
ISBN-13
9780231105668
Category
History
Pages
432
Language
English
Published
1997
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Authors
William Theodore De Bary, Wm. Theodore De Bary, Peter H. Lee

Description

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.

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