Understanding Korean History in its Entire Form without Memorization 1
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Book Introduction
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Perfect preparation for the CSAT, Korean History Proficiency Test, and civil service exam.
A history lesson that sticks in your head without having to memorize it!
The reason why people find history difficult to study or their grades drop when it becomes even slightly difficult is because they have only encountered history as a subject to memorize.
The knowledge gained by memorizing history disappears the moment you close the book.
What matters is context.
If you can understand the flow of history, you will be able to speak fluently about 5,000 years of Korean history without getting confused or forgetting anything.
This book helps you grasp the context of history through storytelling, so you can remember it in its entirety without having to memorize it.
Moreover, it is the only domestic history book that combines Korean and world history without distinction, allowing readers to build a broad general knowledge of integrated human history.
The author writes in a concise and clear style typical of a journalist, and explains all the difficult historical terms in an easy-to-understand way so that anyone, from teenagers to adults, can read it.
Additionally, by utilizing 'virtual interviews', we were able to provide vivid voices of historical figures, enabling a more realistic understanding of the history of that time.
For those who have always felt compelled to memorize Korean history, this book will provide an opportunity to experience the joy of history and build knowledge, turning history, once a weakness, into a strength.
Perfect preparation for the CSAT, Korean History Proficiency Test, and civil service exam.
A history lesson that sticks in your head without having to memorize it!
The reason why people find history difficult to study or their grades drop when it becomes even slightly difficult is because they have only encountered history as a subject to memorize.
The knowledge gained by memorizing history disappears the moment you close the book.
What matters is context.
If you can understand the flow of history, you will be able to speak fluently about 5,000 years of Korean history without getting confused or forgetting anything.
This book helps you grasp the context of history through storytelling, so you can remember it in its entirety without having to memorize it.
Moreover, it is the only domestic history book that combines Korean and world history without distinction, allowing readers to build a broad general knowledge of integrated human history.
The author writes in a concise and clear style typical of a journalist, and explains all the difficult historical terms in an easy-to-understand way so that anyone, from teenagers to adults, can read it.
Additionally, by utilizing 'virtual interviews', we were able to provide vivid voices of historical figures, enabling a more realistic understanding of the history of that time.
For those who have always felt compelled to memorize Korean history, this book will provide an opportunity to experience the joy of history and build knowledge, turning history, once a weakness, into a strength.
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index
Chapter 1: Opening the Dawn of History
1.
The Korean Peninsula opens
2.
The birth of a nation
Chapter 2: Three Nations Fight for the World
1.
Goguryeo and Baekje: The Rise of Ancient Nations
2.
Goguryeo establishes a great empire
3.
Silla unifies the three kingdoms
4.
The rise and fall of Unified Silla and Balhae
Chapter 3: The First Unified Dynasty
1.
Goryeo, laying the foundation
2.
Rebellion and treason shake Goryeo
3.
The Great Mongol Resistance and the Last Reform
1.
The Korean Peninsula opens
2.
The birth of a nation
Chapter 2: Three Nations Fight for the World
1.
Goguryeo and Baekje: The Rise of Ancient Nations
2.
Goguryeo establishes a great empire
3.
Silla unifies the three kingdoms
4.
The rise and fall of Unified Silla and Balhae
Chapter 3: The First Unified Dynasty
1.
Goryeo, laying the foundation
2.
Rebellion and treason shake Goryeo
3.
The Great Mongol Resistance and the Last Reform
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Into the book
While writing 『Tonghankuk Sa』, I adhered to several principles.
First, historical facts are conveyed as objectively as possible.
Second, do not omit the content included in the textbook, but tell the story in an interesting way.
Third, it describes history neutrally, without leaning toward either the conservative or progressive camp.
Fourth, difficult terms are written in as simple a way as possible so that even elementary school students can understand them.
Fifth, Korean history is described so as not to miss the flow of world history.
I think we need to talk a little more about the fifth principle.
History is not confined to textbooks or books.
Korean history should not be confined to Korea alone.
We must look at Korean history within the context of world history.
This principle still applies today.
---From the "Preface"
Paleolithic sites are evenly distributed throughout the country.
Representative places include Gulpo-ri, Seonbong-gun, Hamgyeongbuk-do, Jeongok-ri, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do, and Mansuri, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do.
Remember this.
Now, another question! Were these early humans our ancestors? Many scholars say the answer is no.
Generally, many scholars believe that the people who appeared around the Korean Peninsula between 40,000 and 30,000 BC were our ancestors.
Some scholars argue that our ancestors settled on the Korean Peninsula between 15,000 and 10,000 BC.
---From Chapter 1 [Opening the Dawn of History]
Until the mid-4th century, Goguryeo and Baekje took turns establishing a centralized system and competing for leadership.
While Goguryeo was at war with China, Baekje struck first.
They invaded the heart of Goguryeo and killed the king.
In the 5th century, Goguryeo, which had been in consultation with the Japanese, emerged as the hegemon of the Korean Peninsula.
For a long time, Silla held its breath.
Growing very slowly… .
In the 6th century, Silla began to show signs of growth.
King Jijeung stands at the starting line.
Then King Beopheung accelerated, and King Jinheung crossed the finish line.
Let's take a look at the process of how the powerful Silla was born.
---From Chapter 2 [Three Nations Fight for the World]
The decisive factor in attracting the powerful was marriage.
Taejo married into a powerful family from all over the country.
As a result, he had a total of 29 wives.
There were six wives who officially held the title of queen.
The wives gave birth to a total of 25 princes and 9 princesses.
Did Taejo love all these wives? If he were alive today, what would he say? What were his true intentions?
First, historical facts are conveyed as objectively as possible.
Second, do not omit the content included in the textbook, but tell the story in an interesting way.
Third, it describes history neutrally, without leaning toward either the conservative or progressive camp.
Fourth, difficult terms are written in as simple a way as possible so that even elementary school students can understand them.
Fifth, Korean history is described so as not to miss the flow of world history.
I think we need to talk a little more about the fifth principle.
History is not confined to textbooks or books.
Korean history should not be confined to Korea alone.
We must look at Korean history within the context of world history.
This principle still applies today.
---From the "Preface"
Paleolithic sites are evenly distributed throughout the country.
Representative places include Gulpo-ri, Seonbong-gun, Hamgyeongbuk-do, Jeongok-ri, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do, and Mansuri, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do.
Remember this.
Now, another question! Were these early humans our ancestors? Many scholars say the answer is no.
Generally, many scholars believe that the people who appeared around the Korean Peninsula between 40,000 and 30,000 BC were our ancestors.
Some scholars argue that our ancestors settled on the Korean Peninsula between 15,000 and 10,000 BC.
---From Chapter 1 [Opening the Dawn of History]
Until the mid-4th century, Goguryeo and Baekje took turns establishing a centralized system and competing for leadership.
While Goguryeo was at war with China, Baekje struck first.
They invaded the heart of Goguryeo and killed the king.
In the 5th century, Goguryeo, which had been in consultation with the Japanese, emerged as the hegemon of the Korean Peninsula.
For a long time, Silla held its breath.
Growing very slowly… .
In the 6th century, Silla began to show signs of growth.
King Jijeung stands at the starting line.
Then King Beopheung accelerated, and King Jinheung crossed the finish line.
Let's take a look at the process of how the powerful Silla was born.
---From Chapter 2 [Three Nations Fight for the World]
The decisive factor in attracting the powerful was marriage.
Taejo married into a powerful family from all over the country.
As a result, he had a total of 29 wives.
There were six wives who officially held the title of queen.
The wives gave birth to a total of 25 princes and 9 princesses.
Did Taejo love all these wives? If he were alive today, what would he say? What were his true intentions?
---From Chapter 3 [The First Unified Dynasty]
Publisher's Review
We've returned with a new and improved look.
The 2023 revised edition of Korea's best-selling history book!
The 'Comprehensive History' series is an introductory history book series that began with the publication of 'Comprehensive History' in 2009.
This series became a bestseller as soon as it was published and was loved by many readers.
Everyone was captivated by the narrative style that allowed them to naturally understand history as a whole, rather than just memorizing it separately.
In particular, with the publication of 『Tongguk History』, which covers our history, in 2012, it has established itself as the representative introductory book to Korean history for both adults and youth.
The reason that 『Tonggukhan Sa』 was able to become a representative book in the field of history is thanks to the author's intense thought and effort for the readers.
The author wrote this book by dissecting the contents of approximately 70 historical books on the market over a three-year period and then reorganizing them into chronological order to address the problems of existing history books.
He also focused on analyzing the similarities and differences between historical events that occurred in the East, the West, and Korea, and on discovering laws of historical development within them.
There are many history books on the market, but it is rare to find a book like 『Tonghan History』 that covers such a vast amount of material and can be read by everyone from elementary school students to adults, and this is precisely why.
This revised edition has been published with a new design that takes into account the readers' convenience while maintaining the strengths of the original.
The need to know history is increasing day by day.
With curriculum revisions strengthening historical education for young people, and historical disputes emerging as international and domestic issues, historical literacy is emerging as an essential skill.
In this reality, 『Tongguk Sa』 provides a vivid and easy-to-understand history that both adults and youth must know.
Additionally, it describes historical facts neutrally without bias toward either side, while at the same time adding various opinions to help readers develop their own view of history.
If you want to master the history of the Korean Peninsula from ancient times to the present, this book will be a great guide.
Storytelling narrative that makes Korean history easy
Abundant maps and photographs that can be viewed and understood immediately
When writing 『Tonghan History』, the author put the most effort into unraveling history through storytelling.
By learning about history through stories, you can store Korean history in your head without having to go through the trouble of memorizing institutions, people, and years.
Especially for those who hesitate due to the entry barrier or give up halfway through, it can solve the problem of studying history, as it allows them to read and understand it easily and enjoyably, as if watching a movie or drama.
In addition, the 'Reading History by Dr. Tong' corner was added throughout the end of the chapter, enriching the reading material by including various perspectives on historical events, unofficial history, and even four-character idioms derived from history such as 'Hamheungchasa' and 'Heungcheongmangcheong'.
Additionally, 『Tonghan History』 contains visual aids such as maps and photos that can be understood immediately upon seeing them, providing easy and fun explanations.
When you encounter content that is difficult to understand through text alone, such as unfamiliar relics, systems, place names, or movements, you can understand Korean history without difficulty through visual aids that help you understand it at a glance.
In particular, the maps and diagrams, organized into one section, concisely contain the key information, making them ideal for efficient preparation for all history exams, including the CSAT.
Why study Korean history and world history separately?
Now understand all history as a single thread.
The author was inspired to write this series while talking about history with his third-grade son.
When my son asked, “What foreign countries were established when Goryeo was established?” I was unable to answer.
If you think about it, during our school days we learned Korean history, Eastern history, and Western history separately.
Because of this, we do not know what countries existed in Europe during the Three Kingdoms period, or what the actual level of other countries was during the reign of King Sejong, when science and technology were said to have been remarkably advanced.
Not only were there no questions related to Korean history and world history, but even the teachers were different.
Recently, as awareness of the problem of half-baked study of history has grown, the proportion of integrated curriculum questions and essay tests has increased, and the number of tests that ask for an understanding of the mutual influence of Korean history, Eastern history, and Western history has increased.
『Tonghankuksa』is an introductory history book that recognizes this problem early on and combines Korean history and world history into one.
What we can realize through a unified history is that, although the timing may differ slightly from country to country, there are universal laws that are common to the process of civilization development, and these laws are linked to surrounding events.
So, looking at Korean history and world history together doesn't mean that you will have to remember more.
Rather, by learning about the macroscopic flow of human history, you can view the entire history of any place and find its context at once.
For those who wish to gain insight into the world through history, 『Tonghan History』 will be of great help.
The 2023 revised edition of Korea's best-selling history book!
The 'Comprehensive History' series is an introductory history book series that began with the publication of 'Comprehensive History' in 2009.
This series became a bestseller as soon as it was published and was loved by many readers.
Everyone was captivated by the narrative style that allowed them to naturally understand history as a whole, rather than just memorizing it separately.
In particular, with the publication of 『Tongguk History』, which covers our history, in 2012, it has established itself as the representative introductory book to Korean history for both adults and youth.
The reason that 『Tonggukhan Sa』 was able to become a representative book in the field of history is thanks to the author's intense thought and effort for the readers.
The author wrote this book by dissecting the contents of approximately 70 historical books on the market over a three-year period and then reorganizing them into chronological order to address the problems of existing history books.
He also focused on analyzing the similarities and differences between historical events that occurred in the East, the West, and Korea, and on discovering laws of historical development within them.
There are many history books on the market, but it is rare to find a book like 『Tonghan History』 that covers such a vast amount of material and can be read by everyone from elementary school students to adults, and this is precisely why.
This revised edition has been published with a new design that takes into account the readers' convenience while maintaining the strengths of the original.
The need to know history is increasing day by day.
With curriculum revisions strengthening historical education for young people, and historical disputes emerging as international and domestic issues, historical literacy is emerging as an essential skill.
In this reality, 『Tongguk Sa』 provides a vivid and easy-to-understand history that both adults and youth must know.
Additionally, it describes historical facts neutrally without bias toward either side, while at the same time adding various opinions to help readers develop their own view of history.
If you want to master the history of the Korean Peninsula from ancient times to the present, this book will be a great guide.
Storytelling narrative that makes Korean history easy
Abundant maps and photographs that can be viewed and understood immediately
When writing 『Tonghan History』, the author put the most effort into unraveling history through storytelling.
By learning about history through stories, you can store Korean history in your head without having to go through the trouble of memorizing institutions, people, and years.
Especially for those who hesitate due to the entry barrier or give up halfway through, it can solve the problem of studying history, as it allows them to read and understand it easily and enjoyably, as if watching a movie or drama.
In addition, the 'Reading History by Dr. Tong' corner was added throughout the end of the chapter, enriching the reading material by including various perspectives on historical events, unofficial history, and even four-character idioms derived from history such as 'Hamheungchasa' and 'Heungcheongmangcheong'.
Additionally, 『Tonghan History』 contains visual aids such as maps and photos that can be understood immediately upon seeing them, providing easy and fun explanations.
When you encounter content that is difficult to understand through text alone, such as unfamiliar relics, systems, place names, or movements, you can understand Korean history without difficulty through visual aids that help you understand it at a glance.
In particular, the maps and diagrams, organized into one section, concisely contain the key information, making them ideal for efficient preparation for all history exams, including the CSAT.
Why study Korean history and world history separately?
Now understand all history as a single thread.
The author was inspired to write this series while talking about history with his third-grade son.
When my son asked, “What foreign countries were established when Goryeo was established?” I was unable to answer.
If you think about it, during our school days we learned Korean history, Eastern history, and Western history separately.
Because of this, we do not know what countries existed in Europe during the Three Kingdoms period, or what the actual level of other countries was during the reign of King Sejong, when science and technology were said to have been remarkably advanced.
Not only were there no questions related to Korean history and world history, but even the teachers were different.
Recently, as awareness of the problem of half-baked study of history has grown, the proportion of integrated curriculum questions and essay tests has increased, and the number of tests that ask for an understanding of the mutual influence of Korean history, Eastern history, and Western history has increased.
『Tonghankuksa』is an introductory history book that recognizes this problem early on and combines Korean history and world history into one.
What we can realize through a unified history is that, although the timing may differ slightly from country to country, there are universal laws that are common to the process of civilization development, and these laws are linked to surrounding events.
So, looking at Korean history and world history together doesn't mean that you will have to remember more.
Rather, by learning about the macroscopic flow of human history, you can view the entire history of any place and find its context at once.
For those who wish to gain insight into the world through history, 『Tonghan History』 will be of great help.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: September 21, 2023
- Page count, weight, size: 440 pages | 602g | 148*210*26mm
- ISBN13: 9791130646275
- ISBN10: 1130646270
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