Ever since Korea was first divided at the end of World War II, the tension between its northern and southern halves has riveted—and threatened to embroil—the rest of the world. In this landmark history, now thoroughly revised and updated in conjunction with Korea expert Robert Carlin, vete
The Two Koreas: A Contemporary History
โ Scribed by Don, Oberdorfer; Robert, Carlin
- Book ID
- 108730687
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Year
- 2013
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 974 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9780465050888
- ASIN
- B00E257T4O
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