Publisher's Synopsis
""Corea the Hermit Nation"" by William Elliot Griffis is a comprehensive book that delves into the history, culture, and traditions of Korea. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Korea's isolationist policies, which earned it the nickname ""Hermit Nation"" during the 19th century. The author explores the reasons behind Korea's isolation and how it affected the country's development and relationships with other nations.The book covers a range of topics, including Korea's geography, religion, language, literature, art, and music. It also discusses the country's political and economic systems, as well as its social hierarchy and customs. The author provides a detailed account of Korea's interactions with China, Japan, and other neighboring countries, and how these relationships shaped Korea's history.Griffis draws on a variety of sources, including historical records, personal accounts, and his own experiences living in Korea. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Korean history, culture, and society.1904. The author, William Elliot Griffis, is the only American living that has made the interior of Japan his residence and has seen the feudal system there in operation. The Contents of Corea is divided into the following three Parts: Ancient and Mediaeval History; Political and Social Corea; and Modern and Recent History. This book covers Korean ancient and modern history (to 1904), politics, culture, and relations with France, Japan, China, Russia. Griffis became interested in the hermit country across the sea and spent several years preparing this work. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
