Koryosa: The History of Koryo, Annals of the Kings, 918–1095 - Hardcover

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Among the Korean dynasties, the Koryo dynasty (918-1392) on the Korean peninsula was the first to have contact with the Western world. It was from these interactions with Koryo that the current appellation of “Korea” was derived. The Koryosa, or the History of Koryo, is one of the most significant historical texts on the Koryo dynasty . As the principal surviving history, the Koryosa elucidates the politics, society, economy, culture, and key figures of this period. Although the Koryosa was compiled during the Choson dynasty (1392-1910), much of the known information about Koryo is contained within this text, making it the primary resource for understanding 500 years of premodern Korean history, culture, and civilization. This translation is the first full-length, English-language translation of the introductory section of the The History of Koryo and the first ten volumes of the Annals of the Kings, ranging from the dynastic founder, T’aejo Wang Kon (r. 918-943) to the fourteenth monarch, Honjong (r. 1095). The nearly two hundred years of Koryo history encompassed within these annals provide invaluable insight into the birth and development of Koryo state and society, as well as the rituals and practices of warfare, diplomacy, and international relations with neighboring territories, including the Khitan, Jurchen, and Song China. The wealth of information provides a comprehensive survey of Korea’s past, offering lessons from history that are relevant to understanding modern-day Korea. Made accessible for an English-language audience, this translation will interest researchers across East Asian history in various fields including religion, philosophy, and culture.

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