<![CDATA[The Koreans: America's Troubled Relations with North and South Korea]]>

false <![CDATA[The Koreans: America's Troubled Relations with North and South Korea]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182552394m/1294647.jpg 1294647 1 <div>The rise of South Korea is one of the most unexpected and inspirational developments of the latter part of our century. A few decades ago, the Koreans were an impoverished, agricultural people. In one generation they came out of the fields and into Silicon Valley. In 1997, this powerhouse of a nation reeled and almost collapsed as a result of a weak financial system and heavily indebted conglomerates. The world is now watching to see whether the Koreans will be able to reform and continue their stunning growth. Although Korea has only recently found itself a part of the global stage, it is a country with a rich and complex past. Early history shows that Koreans had a huge influence on ancient Japan, and their historic achievements include being the first culture to use metal movable type for printing books. However, much of their history is less positive; it is marred with political violence, poverty, and war-aspects that would sooner be forgotten by the Koreans, who are trying to focus on their promising future. The fact that Korean history has eluded much of the world is unfortunate, but as Korea becomes more of a global player, understanding and appreciation for this unique nation has become indispensable. In The Koreans, Michael Breen provides an in-depth portrait of the country and its people. an early overview of the nature and values of the Korean people provides the background for a more detailed examination of the complex history of the country, in particular its division into the Communist north and pro-Western south. In this absorbing and enlightening account of the Koreans, Michael Breen provides compelling insight into the history and character of this fascinating nation. </div> 1283762 28 12 1999 The Koreans: America's Troubled Relations with North and South Korea total:5|5:1|4:2|3:1|1:1| 5 17 7 1 4 0 false false Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Tue Apr 01 05:34:39 -0700 2008 Tue Apr 01 06:56:02 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 0 false false Tue Aug 04 02:42:09 -0700 2009 Thu Aug 20 08:24:52 -0700 2009 1 0 false false Sun Apr 12 02:19:33 -0700 2009 Thu Mar 19 00:00:42 -0700 2009 Thu Oct 08 17:27:47 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Dec 30 17:23:56 -0800 2008 Tue Dec 30 17:24:00 -0800 2008 0 0 false false Tue Apr 29 06:40:38 -0700 2008 Tue Apr 29 06:40:44 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Fri Apr 25 01:32:10 -0700 2008 Fri Apr 25 01:32:10 -0700 2008 3 0 false false Tue Jan 22 11:39:57 -0800 2008 Tue Jan 22 11:39:57 -0800 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=1294647