About the Author

Michael E. Robinson is professor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, Indiana University.

Reviews

The wait for a succinct yet comprehensive history of modern Korea is over. This volume, deftly written by Michael E. Robinson, comes as a welcome alternative to histories of Korea too long or too complex for typical undergraduates.... Striking photographs throughout confirm this impressive volume's status as the new standard in the field.... Essential. - Choice (November 2007)