Choson: The Last Dynasty of Korea
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Choson: The Last Dynasty of Korea
14.99 €
11.99 €
The Joseon Dynasty has existed for more than five centuries and represents one of the most significant and longest periods in Korean history. The founder of the dynasty was General Li Songhe, who overthrew the Goryeo dynasty and established a new order.
During Joseon’s time, Korea achieved significant advances in culture, science, and the arts. In addition, areas such as painting, ceramics and literature developed during this time, leading to the flowering of Korean culture. However, despite their achievements, the Joseon dynasty did not escape crises. Internal power shifts, foreign invasions, and social unrest gradually weakened its influence. Eventually, with the arrival of Japanese occupation in the early twentieth century, Joseon completed her long journey, leaving a rich heritage and a deep mark on the national memory of the Korean people. But there are still questions.
Who are Sadebu? Who chose the name for a great country? Why did Korea send gifts to China regularly? Did Sejong the Great really come up with the general drawing of Hangul signs after seeing an intricate fishing net? Why did Wang Joseon Yongjo execute his own son? Whose name in the dynasty was the longest? Why is Jeongjo the most popular ruler in modern Korean culture?
The history of the great state and the rule of the Joseon dynasty remain contradictory. Combining both greatness and tragedy, they have left a rich legacy and a deep mark on the national memory of the Korean people.
During Joseon’s time, Korea achieved significant advances in culture, science, and the arts. In addition, areas such as painting, ceramics and literature developed during this time, leading to the flowering of Korean culture. However, despite their achievements, the Joseon dynasty did not escape crises. Internal power shifts, foreign invasions, and social unrest gradually weakened its influence. Eventually, with the arrival of Japanese occupation in the early twentieth century, Joseon completed her long journey, leaving a rich heritage and a deep mark on the national memory of the Korean people. But there are still questions.
Who are Sadebu? Who chose the name for a great country? Why did Korea send gifts to China regularly? Did Sejong the Great really come up with the general drawing of Hangul signs after seeing an intricate fishing net? Why did Wang Joseon Yongjo execute his own son? Whose name in the dynasty was the longest? Why is Jeongjo the most popular ruler in modern Korean culture?
The history of the great state and the rule of the Joseon dynasty remain contradictory. Combining both greatness and tragedy, they have left a rich legacy and a deep mark on the national memory of the Korean people.
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