Korean War, 20th Century Chinese History - General & Miscellaneous, 20th Century American History - Korean War, General & Miscellaneous Korean History, Korean War, 1950-1953 - History
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Overview
The Unfinished War: Korea is a time-sensitive manuscript concerned with theKorea War and current North-South issues including the North Korea's nuclear weapons. The author: ? lays out the history of American involvement in Korea before, during, and after the war; ? provides cross-cultural perspectives and an account of the war unparalleled for its breadth and depth based on recently declassified documents, interviews, and other references; ? discusses new developments, including South Korea's so-called "economic miracle," President Bush's inclusion of North Korea in the "axis of evil," and emerging prospects for war or peace today; and ? includes concrete, personal realities and anecdotes based on the experiences of Koreans.Synopsis
The author offers an account of the Korean War that incorporates his own experiences (he was a 13-year-old North Korean when the war started in 1950) and that of his family, as well as detailing the military events of the conflict. Brief introductory and concluding chapters discuss the events leading up to the war and its aftermath, including some thoughts on the current crisis. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Details
Published
March 1, 2003
Publisher
Algora Publishing
Pages
296
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780875862170