Conflict in Korea : An Encyclopedia Hardback
by James E. Hoare, Susan Pares
Part of the Roots of Modern Conflict series
Hardback
Description
This invaluable encyclopedia covers all aspects of the conflict in Korea, principally from 1945 to the present. Conflict in Korea features A–Z entries, many of them illustrated, and covers people, events, places, political parties, treaties and agreements, the origins of the conflict, and the involvement of the superpowers, China, and the United Nations.
A substantial number of the entries deal with the Korean War itself, but many others focus on developments since the cease-fire of July 1953.
Entries cover topics such as abductions and assassinations; the "axe murders" of 1976; border incidents along the 38th parallel; defections, the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ); espionage, family reunions, food shortages, and the Korean War in literature and film.
Of further use to readers are a chronology, maps, bibliography, and subject index. A–Z entries, many of them illustrated, cover everything from people, places, and political parties, to the origins of the conflict, and the involvement of other nationsA chronology, maps, bibliography, and subject index are also included
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:260 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication Date:01/09/1999
- Category:
- ISBN:9780874369786
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:260 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication Date:01/09/1999
- Category:
- ISBN:9780874369786
