ISBN: 9780201409277 - The Two Koreas: A Contemporary History (33 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. The Two Koreas is the definitive text of contemporary Korean history from the hottest point of the Cold War to the present. Korea represents the last vestige of the Cold War. The struggle between the two Koreas has repeatedly claimed the headlines of the world with acts of terrorism, disputes over nuclear might, and ever-changing relationships of the two with the outside powers of Japan, Russia, and China. Don Oberdorfer saw many of these crises first-hand as a journalist for the Washington Post . Building on his extensive experience, many previously unavailable documents, and unparalleled access to the leadership circles in both Korean states, Oberdorfer has written a gripping narrative history of the conflict between the two Koreasand the involvement of the outside worldplacing the political tension within a historical context, looking at the democratic South and the communist North through the lens of the past twenty-five years. }The struggle between the two Koreas has repeatedly claimed the headlines of the world in acts of terrorism and heroism, showdowns over nuclear weapons programs on both sides of the lines, the sudden deaths of leaders, and historic turning points in the relationship with the outside powers of Japan, Russia, and China.Don Oberdorfer lived through many of these crises as a journalist for the Washington Post . Building on his extensive experience, many previously unavailable documents, and unparalleled access to the leadership circles of the two Korean states and the great powers, he has written a gripping narrative history of Koreas travails and triumphs over the past quarter century. The involvement of the outside worldincluding a chilling account of the nuclear showdown that brought the United States perilously close to war with North Korea in 1994receives extensive treatment and special emphasis. Korea represents the last vestige of the Cold War. The Two Koreas places that political tension within a historical context, looking at democratic South Korea and communist North Korea through the lens of the past twenty-five years. Oberdorfers work is the definitive text of contemporary Korea. }.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. The Two Koreas is the definitive text of contemporary Korean history from the hottest point of the Cold War to the present. Korea represents the last vestige of the Cold War. The struggle between the two Koreas has repeatedly claimed the headlines of the world with acts of terrorism, disputes over nuclear might, and ever-changing relationships of the two with the outside powers of Japan, Russia, and China. Don Oberdorfer saw many of these crises first-hand as a journalist for the Washington Post . Building on his extensive experience, many previously unavailable documents, and unparalleled access to the leadership circles in both Korean states, Oberdorfer has written a gripping narrative history of the conflict between the two Koreasand the involvement of the outside worldplacing the political tension within a historical context, looking at the democratic South and the communist North through the lens of the past twenty-five years. }The struggle between the two Koreas has repeatedly claimed the headlines of the world in acts of terrorism and heroism, showdowns over nuclear weapons programs on both sides of the lines, the sudden deaths of leaders, and historic turning points in the relationship with the outside powers of Japan, Russia, and China.Don Oberdorfer lived through many of these crises as a journalist for the Washington Post . Building on his extensive experience, many previously unavailable documents, and unparalleled access to the leadership circles of the two Korean states and the great powers, he has written a gripping narrative history of Koreas travails and triumphs over the past quarter century. The involvement of the outside worldincluding a chilling account of the nuclear showdown that brought the United States perilously close to war with North Korea in 1994receives extensive treatment and special emphasis. Korea represents the last vestige of the Cold War. The Two Koreas places that political tension within a historical context, looking at democratic South Korea and communist North Korea through the lens of the past twenty-five years. Oberdorfers work is the definitive text of contemporary Korea. }.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. A sound copy with only light wear. Overall a solid copy at a great price.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Used - Very Good.

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Hardback. Condition: Fair. The Two Koreas is the definitive text of contemporary Korean history from the hottest point of the Cold War to the present. Korea represents the last vestige of the Cold War. The struggle between the two Koreas has repeatedly claimed the headlines of the world with acts of terrorism, disputes over nuclear might, and ever-changing relationships of the two with the outside powers of Japan, Russia, and China. Don Oberdorfer saw many of these crises first-hand as a journalist for the Washington Post . Building on his extensive experience, many previously unavailable documents, and unparalleled access to the leadership circles in both Korean states, Oberdorfer has written a gripping narrative history of the conflict between the two Koreasand the involvement of the outside worldplacing the political tension within a historical context, looking at the democratic South and the communist North through the lens of the past twenty-five years. }The struggle between the two Koreas has repeatedly claimed the headlines of the world in acts of terrorism and heroism, showdowns over nuclear weapons programs on both sides of the lines, the sudden deaths of leaders, and historic turning points in the relationship with the outside powers of Japan, Russia, and China.Don Oberdorfer lived through many of these crises as a journalist for the Washington Post . Building on his extensive experience, many previously unavailable documents, and unparalleled access to the leadership circles of the two Korean states and the great powers, he has written a gripping narrative history of Koreas travails and triumphs over the past quarter century. The involvement of the outside worldincluding a chilling account of the nuclear showdown that brought the United States perilously close to war with North Korea in 1994receives extensive treatment and special emphasis. Korea represents the last vestige of the Cold War. The Two Koreas places that political tension within a historical context, looking at democratic South Korea and communist North Korea through the lens of the past twenty-five years. Oberdorfers work is the definitive text of contemporary Korea. }.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. The Two Koreas is the definitive text of contemporary Korean history from the hottest point of the Cold War to the present. Korea represents the last vestige of the Cold War. The struggle between the two Koreas has repeatedly claimed the headlines of the world with acts of terrorism, disputes over nuclear might, and ever-changing relationships of the two with the outside powers of Japan, Russia, and China. Don Oberdorfer saw many of these crises first-hand as a journalist for the Washington Post . Building on his extensive experience, many previously unavailable documents, and unparalleled access to the leadership circles in both Korean states, Oberdorfer has written a gripping narrative history of the conflict between the two Koreasand the involvement of the outside worldplacing the political tension within a historical context, looking at the democratic South and the communist North through the lens of the past twenty-five years. }The struggle between the two Koreas has repeatedly claimed the headlines of the world in acts of terrorism and heroism, showdowns over nuclear weapons programs on both sides of the lines, the sudden deaths of leaders, and historic turning points in the relationship with the outside powers of Japan, Russia, and China.Don Oberdorfer lived through many of these crises as a journalist for the Washington Post . Building on his extensive experience, many previously unavailable documents, and unparalleled access to the leadership circles of the two Korean states and the great powers, he has written a gripping narrative history of Koreas travails and triumphs over the past quarter century. The involvement of the outside worldincluding a chilling account of the nuclear showdown that brought the United States perilously close to war with North Korea in 1994receives extensive treatment and special emphasis. Korea represents the last vestige of the Cold War. The Two Koreas places that political tension within a historical context, looking at democratic South Korea and communist North Korea through the lens of the past twenty-five years. Oberdorfers work is the definitive text of contemporary Korea. }.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: VG-. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. 3rd Printing. DJ: some rubbing & edgewear; small creases at edges. Book: some rubbing & edgewear; duststaining on edges; yellowing; otherwise overall clean & tight. 472 pages.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good -. First Edition. (1997), 472pp, illus., light soiling & shelfwear to cover, owner's name to front free ep, notes to reverse side of ffep, one pg w/ margin marking, otherwise text is unmarked, some rubbing to dj.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Addison-Wesley hardcover in dust jacket, 1997, 1st edition/1st printing, jacket price $30.00, unread and carefully stored, No marks/tears or other defects; Fine/Fine (like New). We will add a custom fitted mylar cover, bubble-wrap the book and ship it in a BOX with delivery confirmation/tracking.…

hardcover. Condition: near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. Some illustrations in b/w. [18] 472 pages. 8vo, Black cloth-backed boards, price-clipped d.w. (small stains on inside of rear panel) Massachusetts: Addison Wesley, 1997. Near fine in a very good dust wrapper.

Hardcover w/ D. Condition: Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDAsian History: GOOD HARDCOVER WITH DUST JACKET, EX LIBRARY BOOK WITH STAMPS, LABELS AND POCKET, MINOR NICKS AND CREASES, CLEAN PAGES THROUGHOUT, PROMPT SHIPPING WITH TRACKING.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Addison Wesley, 1997. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing with full number line. Inscribed by Oberdorfer on front endpaper and material from the signing event laid in. A fine copy in a fine DJ, now protected in removable archival mylar. See my photos of the book you will receive, not stock photos. More available upon request. This book is in my possession and will be packed in bubble wrap and shipped in a cardboard box. USPS tracking provided. #34. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Addison-Wesley hardcover with dust jacket, 1997, 1st edition/1st printing, jacket price $30.00, unused and carefully stored, No marks/tears or other defects; as New/Fine with publisher's publicity sheet laid in. We will add a custom fitted mylar cover, bubble wrap the book and ship it in a New BOX- Not a plastic bag like the zombie sellers.…

Condition: New.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

hardcover. Condition: New. ~ NEW Inside and Out! Clean & Crisp Pages. (E-mail for more info./pics).