An engaging history covering a century of conflict on the Korean
Peninsula
Korea at War recounts how two separate nations emerged on the Korean
peninsula as the result of devastating conflicts involving provocative
personalities and superpower intrigues. The topics covered in this
fascinating book include:
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The brutal years of Japanese colonial rule which began with Japan's
annexation of Korea and ended with its defeat in World War II--and
which still dominate Japanese-Korean relations today
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The division of the country into a totalitarian North and a
prosperous, democratic South
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North Korea's invasion of the South, motivated by Stalin, which led to
the bloody Korean War--a conflict that is still not settled to this
day
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The irascible General Douglas MacArthur, who was relieved of his
command by President Truman when he disobeyed a direct order and
attempted to expand the war into China
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The rise of the Kim regime in North Korea and the continuing threat of
nuclear war today
Historian Michael J. Seth explores these and other themes including the
complete story of North Korea--a nation and a people who for three
generations have lived under the world's most repressive regime. He also
discusses how South Korea has made the incredible leap from one of the
world's poorest nations to one its richest and most dynamic.
Korea at War is the story of two nations with a shared past that could
hardly be more different today. With over 50 color photographs and maps,
this book is a must-read for anyone wanting to understand contemporary
Asian politics and current affairs.
