Project Gutenberg 2016-08-08 Public domain in the USA. 788 Hulbert, Homer B. (Homer Bezaleel) 1863 1949 Hulbert, Homer Bezaleel The History of Korea (vol. 2 of 2) Produced by KD Weeks, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The History of Korea (vol. 2 of 2)" by Homer B. Hulbert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume delves into the complexities and events surrounding Korea's struggles during the Japanese invasions, focusing particularly on the military engagements and political dynamics between Korea, Japan, and China. The narrative provides a rich tapestry of historical figures, key battles, and the region's socio-political interactions. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for the tumultuous events following the initial Japanese invasion, highlighting military maneuvers and the response from both Chinese and Korean forces. Admiral Yi Sun-sin reemerges as a pivotal figure, with his strategic acumen challenged by the politics of both Korean and Chinese factions. Early chapters discuss the Chinese army's response to the invasion, detailing battles around P’yŭng-yang, including intrigues, victories, and eventual retreats, all illustrating the blend of martial valor and political machinations that define this critical period in Korean history. The reader is introduced to the intense struggles for national sovereignty and identity amid external threats, making this history not just a record of events but also a poignant reflection on resilience and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Korea -- History DS Text Category: History - Other Category: History - Warfare 1555849 2025-08-21T06:41:58.588905 text/html 1422369 2024-10-23T00:57:27 text/html 2031092 2025-08-21T06:42:20.466796 application/epub+zip 2027997 2025-08-21T06:42:03.786880 application/epub+zip 553403 2025-08-21T06:42:01.157889 application/epub+zip 2355707 2025-08-21T06:42:31.489703 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2199413 2025-08-21T06:42:18.206820 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 779369 2022-09-24T00:40:03.215913 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1003261 2025-08-21T06:41:53.999882 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 983386 2024-10-23T00:57:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16341 2025-08-21T06:42:31.670739 application/rdf+xml 14282 2025-08-21T06:42:01.812849 image/jpeg 1915 2025-08-21T06:42:01.483890 image/jpeg 1805767 2025-08-21T06:41:59.412911 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia