Korean War: Almanac and Primary Sources (Korean War Reference Library) - Hardcover

Benson, Sonia G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0787656917 ISBN 13: 9780787656911

Publisher: U.X.L., 2001

Synopsis

Korean War: Almanac and Primary Sources covers the background of and issues related to the conflict, including:

• U.S. strategy for containing communism
• The role of the United Nations
• The entrance of Chinese troops in the conflict
• The possible use of the atomic bomb
• And others

  The volume also includes approximately 12 full or excerpted primary sources from the period, including President Harry S Trumans Statement on the Atomic Bomb. Also included are maps, a detailed chronology, sidebars featuring related information, a glossary of Words to Know, research and activity ideas, 85 photographs and a list of further readings.PIM31-MAY-1801

About this title

Review

"These two volumes provide students, teachers, and the general public with an excellent starting point for researching the events and people of the Korean War. Like other titles in the series, its selective coverage and wealth of background and context make it a good choice for the designated age group."
-- "Booklist" (March 2002)

Synopsis

A comprehensive overview of the Korean War, including biographies and full or excerpted memoirs, speeches, and other source documents.

Edition details

• Publisher: U.X.L.
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0787656917
• ISBN 13: 9780787656911
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 302
• Editor: Raffaelle Gerda-Ann