Carter Michael J Author (5 results)

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 349 pages. 5.25x0.79x8.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: New. New softcover in printed wraps. 8vo. (5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches) Sound binding. Clean text free of marks or underlining. Includes an index. 464 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. This full-scale presentation of the general history of Korea not only provides a detailed treatment of the post-1945 period, but describes at length the traditional historical-cultural milieu from which modern Korea has developed. This century has witnessed a multiplicity of both domestic and external factors that have resulted either in tendentious history or in emphasis badly skewed toward such dramatic events as the Korean War or South Korea's remarkable economic successes. Korea Old and New presents a more balanced survey. Its coverage of traditional Korea emphasizes cultural developments not merely as isolated expressions of the creative spirit of the people but as integrally related to Korea's political, social, and economic history. The book's preponderant concern is with the tumultuous modern era, and six academic specialists provide a wide-angle view of each distinct period. The authors succeed in elucidating the past while providing new understanding of the vast changes that have taken place in this ancient nation.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 251 Pp. 1944. FRIST EDITION. SECOND PRINTING. BOOK DESCRIPTION: BURGUNDY CLOTH HARDBOUND WITH GILT GOLD STAMPED/EMBOSSED TITLE ON SPINE COVER, ILLUSTRATED TEXT. AND FRONT BOARD, RED DUST JACKET WITH WHITE/BLACK/ORANGE STAMPED TITLE/DESIGN. DIMENSIONS: 10 3/4" x 8 1/4" x 1 1/4." BOOK CONDITION: NEAR FINE; GENTLY SUNNED SPINE COVER.…

Hardcover. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 291 pages. In Near Fine condition, still wrapped in publisher's paper covering. Blue leather spine with gilted gold lettering and designs covered by paper wrapping. Signed flat by editors Jonathan Santlofer and S. J. Rozan on publisher's tipped in limitation page, limited edition #10/250. Signed flat by contributing authors on tipped in pages before each story. Shelved in Case 7. 1384785. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 8th edition. 650 pages. 10.00x7.00x10.00 inches. In Stock.