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PublisherABC-Clio, LLC

ISBN-101576070298

ISBN-139781576070291

eBay Product ID (ePID)1710194

Product Key Features

Number of Pages1248 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameEncyclopedia of the Korean War [3 Volumes] : a Political, Social, and Military History

SubjectMilitary / Korean War, Military / General

Publication Year2000

TypeTextbook

AuthorJinwung Kim

Subject AreaHistory

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight16 Oz

Item Length1 in

Item Width1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN00-009036

Dewey Edition21

Reviews"This magnificent set does, for the first time, provide a definitive reference source. It will undoubtedly be an essential tool for both military historians and Korean studies specialists." - Times Literary Supplement, "This magnificent set does, for the first time, provide a definitive reference source. It will undoubtedly be an essential tool for both military historians and Korean studies specialists." Times Literary Supplement, "â€¦for the most complete treatment on a single source, Encyclopedia of the Korean War would be an excellent choice for high school, public, and academic libraries." - Booklist, Starred Review, "Teachers and librarians will welcome this comprehensive encyclopedia of the Korean War, one of the least understood of America's conflicts â€¦ The very readable articles make this reference an excellent choice for high school libraries. Highly recommended." The Book Report, "This book will be a core source for information on what is still called the 'Forgotten War.' Highly recommended." - Library Journal, "This book will be a core source for information on what is still called the 'Forgotten War.' Highly recommended." Library Journal, "Teachers and librarians will welcome this comprehensive encyclopedia of the Korean War, one of the least understood of America's conflicts â€¦ The very readable articles make this reference an excellent choice for high school libraries. Highly recommended." - The Book Report, "â€¦this is a well-organized source that students on all levels should find very useful. Recommended for all academic libraries." Choice, "â€¦this is a well-organized source that students on all levels should find very useful. Recommended for all academic libraries." - Choice, "â€¦this exceptional reference tool should be on the shelves of every library that can afford it." American Reference Books Annual, "â€¦this exceptional reference tool should be on the shelves of every library that can afford it." - American Reference Books Annual, "â€¦for the most complete treatment on a single source, Encyclopedia of the Korean War would be an excellent choice for high school, public, and academic libraries." Booklist, Starred Review

Number of Volumes3 vols.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal951.904/2/03

SynopsisThe most comprehensive reference treatment of 'The Forgotten War' to date, this three volume set chronicles its political, social, and military history. The Encyclopedia of the Korean War is the most comprehensive reference work on the war to date and will set a new standard for military history. Following on the heels of the triumphant Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War , this work offers both Korean and U.S. perspectives in an unbiased format. Volume 3 is devoted entirely to primary source documents never before gathered in one reference work. * Over 600 A-Z entries, many built on new information from Russian and Chinese archives * Over 100 contributors, including both civilian professors and military officers * 147 primary source documents never before gathered in one reference work * More than 150 illustrations * 20 detailed maps * Chronology of Korean history, glossary, and general bibliography, The most comprehensive reference treatment of "The Forgotten War" to date, this three volume set chronicles its political, social, and military history., The Encyclopedia of the Korean War is the most comprehensive reference work on the war to date and will set a new standard for military history. Following on the heels of the triumphant Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War , this work offers both Korean and U.S. perspectives in an unbiased format. Volume 3 is devoted entirely to primary source documents never before gathered in one reference work.

LC Classification NumberDS918.E53 2000