Corea the Hermit Nation

""Corea the Hermit Nation"" is a historical and cultural account of Korea, written by William Elliot Griffis. The book explores the country's unique and isolated history, including its long-standing policy of isolationism and resistance to foreign influence. Through a combination of personal anecdotes, historical research, and cultural analysis, Griffis provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of Korea's past and present. The book covers a range of topics, including the country's geography, religion, language, government, and arts. It also delves into the social and economic conditions of the Korean people, as well as their customs and traditions. Overall, ""Corea the Hermit Nation"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Korean history, culture, and society.1904. The author, William Elliot Griffis, is the only American living that has made the interior of Japan his residence and has seen the feudal system there in operation. The Contents of Corea is divided into the following three Parts: Ancient and Mediaeval History; Political and Social Corea; and Modern and Recent History. This book covers Korean ancient and modern history (to 1904), politics, culture, and relations with France, Japan, China, Russia. Griffis became interested in the hermit country across the sea and spent several years preparing this work. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.