A sustained and systematic study of the construction, erosion and reconstruction of national histories across a wide variety of states is highly topical and extremely relevant in the context of the accelerating processes of Europeanization and globalization. However, as demonstrated in this volume, histories have not, of course, only been written by professional historians. Drawing on studies from a number of different European nation states, the contributors to this volume present a systematic exploration, of the representation of the national paradigm

A look at the glorious culture, history, and spirit of the Joseon Dynasty through palaces, royal tombs, and the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, the treasured vestiges of the Joseon kings. The Joseon dynasty ruled Korea for over half a millennium, bequeathing to Korea a considerable cultural heritage. This book will examine three of the better-known areas of Joseon cultural heritage: royal palaces, royal tombs, and the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty

Jeju is an island steeped in ritual and legend. Outside of Korea, it remains a mystery largely because so little has been written about it in English. This book seeks to share the wonders of Jeju with the world

North Korea under Kim Chong-il: Power, Politics, and Prospects for Change delves deeply into what we know—and what we think we know—about the current North Korean system. This incisive book probes the dynamics that inform the nation's domestic and foreign policies, examining key leadership institutions and personalities, as well as prospects for the next regime

This book is a part of the Korean Made Easy series for people interested in learning Korean as a second or foreign language on their own

In 1817 in England two young cousins Cecelia living in the country and Kate in London write letters to krrp each other informed of their exploits, which take a sinister turn when they find themselves confronted by evil wizards.

The new novel from Patrick Gale, author of Richard & Judy-bestseller 'Notes from an Exhibition', returning readers to his beloved Cornish coastline

This unique collection of stories from across India, South Asia and the world brings to you personal accounts of struggle, survival, trust, and hope for a better tomorrow

In the years leading up to and directly following rapprochement with China in 1992, the South Korean government looked to ethnic Korean (Chosonjok) brides and laborers from northeastern China to restore productivity to its industries and countryside. South Korean officials and the media celebrated these overtures not only as a pragmatic solution to population problems but also as a patriotic project of reuniting ethnic Koreans after nearly fifty years of Cold War separation

This book contains materials about terrorism, the historical evolution and the terrorist mindset.