The Renaissance Of Korea (1920) - Paperback

The Renaissance of Korea, written by Joseph Waddington Graves and originally published in 1920, is a historical account of the cultural and intellectual revival of Korea during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book explores the various factors that contributed to this resurgence, including the country's adoption of Western-style education, the influx of new ideas and technologies from abroad, and the efforts of Korean intellectuals and reformers to modernize their society.Graves provides a detailed look at the major figures and movements that shaped this period of Korean history, including the Donghak peasant rebellion, the Tonghak religious movement, and the emergence of the Korean independence movement. He also examines the impact of Japan's colonization of Korea in 1910, which brought an end to the country's brief period of modernization and set the stage for decades of political and social turmoil.Throughout the book, Graves emphasizes the importance of understanding Korea's cultural and historical context in order to appreciate the significance of its renaissance. He argues that the country's unique blend of Confucianism, Buddhism, and shamanism, as well as its long history of political and cultural isolation, played a crucial role in shaping its modern identity.Overall, The Renaissance of Korea offers a comprehensive and engaging account of a pivotal period in Korean history, shedding light on the country's complex cultural and political landscape and its ongoing struggle for modernization and independence.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.