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Park Si-baek's History of Goryeo 4
Park Si-baek's History of Goryeo 4
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Book Introduction
Following 『Park Si-baek's Annals of the Joseon Dynasty』, which was acclaimed by 3.5 million readers,
Another authentic history, 『Park Si-baek's History of Goryeo』

The return of the authentic historical comics everyone has been waiting for, and the enthusiastic response and support from readers.

Beginning with the publication of the first volume in 2003 and continuing through the completion of 20 volumes in 2013, Park Si-baek's Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, which captivated readers for a remarkable 10-year journey, received praise for vividly reviving the 500-year history of the Joseon Dynasty through unparalleled factual research, a solid structure that evokes the author's sophisticated flair, and a clear, unique historical perspective, establishing itself as a model for Korean historical comics.
As an educational comic that the whole family can read together, it has sold a whopping 3.5 million copies since its publication, appropriately blending knowledge and fun, and has opened a new horizon for "historical comics that capture both reliability and fun."

Park Si-baek's new work, eagerly awaited by 3.5 million readers, has now moved its stage to the Goryeo Dynasty.
In the nearly 10 years since the publication of 『Park Si-baek's Annals of the Joseon Dynasty』, Park Si-baek and his cartoons have evolved even further.
The reliability of the content, which is strictly based on official historical sources, and the comic-like appeal that instantly draws people of all ages into history remain unrivaled. The author's keen eye, which reads between the lines of history that cannot be fully captured in historical sources, enriches the readers' intellectual journey throughout.
The solid narrative structure that allows the previously unfamiliar Goryeo Dynasty to be read smoothly and understood at a glance has become even more sophisticated, and the drawings, which have become much clearer and more detailed, boast a vividness that makes it seem as if the figures of Goryeo from 1,100 years ago are alive and breathing before your eyes.

The news of the publication of "Park Si-baek's History of Goryeo" has been met with an outpouring of responses and support from avid readers who love Park Si-baek and his comics.
The episode titled 'Park Si-baek Draws the History of Goryeo', in which artist Park Si-baek himself appeared on the podcast channel 'Podcast Park Si-baek's Annals of the Joseon Dynasty' to announce the publication, recorded over 25,000 views since its release, and volumes 1-3 of 'Park Si-baek's History of Goryeo' immediately swept the top spots on the major bookstores' all-time bestseller lists, marking the splendid opening of the series.
Artist Park Si-baek, who was impressed by the enthusiastic and immediate response, also drew a special first edition illustration for each volume for readers.
The active and affectionate communication between readers and author throughout the series' publication truly proves the long-awaited return of Korea's leading historical cartoonist.
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index
preface
Character introduction

Chapter 1: Mongol Invasion and Resistance

Choi family's hereditary power
The war with Mongolia begins
The relocation of the capital to Ganghwa and the wavering public sentiment
repeated invasions
Choi Hang's succession

Chapter 2: The Military Regime and the End of Resistance

Surrounding the departure of the pro-Japanese dynasty
The fall of the Choi regime
The death of King Gojong and the paternal grandfather of King Wonjong
The end of the military regime
Sambyeolcho's rebellion

Chapter 3: Yuan Interference

The price of submission
Japanese expedition
Interference method of circles
Princesses, eunuchs, and defectors…
Hong Da-gu and Kim Bang-kyung

Chapter 4: The Prince of the Horse

Princess and Son-in-Law
Son-in-law and grandson
King Chungnyeol vs. King Chungseon
King Chungseon of Yeongyeong

Author's Note
Goryeo history chronology
Goryeo royal world map
The history of Goryeo recorded in official history, 『History of Goryeo』 and 『Abridged History of Goryeo』

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Publisher's Review
The history of Goryeo recorded in official history, 『History of Goryeo』 and 『Abridged History of Goryeo』
Reclaim your vitality at Park Si-baek's fingertips!
- 500 years of Goryeo history brought back to life through the hands of a master craftsman named Park Si-baek, from storyboard to animation.


The Goryeo Dynasty is a history that we have been familiar with on the surface, but when we look closely, we have never really known about it.
From the name "Korea" derived from "Goryeo" to the cultural achievements represented by the Tripitaka Koreana and Goryeo celadon, and even the historical drama "Taejo Wang Geon" that aired in the early 2000s and is still used as an internet meme to this day, there are things that easily come to mind for any Korean when they think of "Goryeo."
However, very few people know the specific details of the historical flow of the Goryeo Dynasty's rise and fall and the political upheaval that unfolded within it.
Historical records of Goryeo history are extremely scant, having been naturally and intentionally erased over the course of at least 630 years, and most of Goryeo's relics and historical sites are located in present-day North Korea and are therefore difficult to access.
Because in-depth academic research and the production of written works are difficult, there has been a dearth of reliable, accessible, and enjoyable content about the Goryeo Dynasty.

Accordingly, Park Si-baek set out to restore the Goryeo Dynasty using the method he had always done and was best at, that is, using official historical materials as a basis.
Park Si-baek focused on the 『History of Goryeo』 and 『Compendium of Goryeo History』, which are considered one of the four major official histories of the Republic of Korea along with the 『Annals of the Joseon Dynasty』 and the 『Samguk Sagi』.
『History of Goryeo』 is a history book of the Goryeo Dynasty compiled by Kim Jong-seo, Jeong In-ji, and others upon the decree of King Sejong of Joseon. It is the oldest historical document of Goryeo that has survived to the present day. It includes not only historical books of the time but also various original historical documents such as anthologies and epitaphs, and is composed of a massive content of 139 volumes and 75 books, including 46 volumes of genealogy, 39 volumes of history, 2 volumes of chronology, 50 volumes of biographies, and 2 volumes of lists.
The editor did not create sentences but copied and pasted the original text, and the book is evaluated as a history book that maintains strict historical accuracy and objectivity by including both praise and criticism of each individual in its evaluation of characters.
『Goryeosa』 is the most abundant basic document on the Goryeo Dynasty and an official history that records the history of Goryeo. Its academic and cultural value has been recognized, and in 2021, the Cultural Heritage Administration designated it as a national treasure. 『Goryeosa Cheoryo』 is also recognized as a valuable historical material that supplements the insufficient contents of 『Goryeosa』, rather than simply being a summary of 『Goryeosa』.

Park Si-baek looked through every line of the records in the 『History of Goryeo』 and 『Abridged History of Goryeo』, dug up facts that were on the verge of being lost to the back alleys of history, and filled his own historical notebooks with them.
The collected materials are skillfully woven into a story by adjusting the intensity of the spotlight according to the recognized historical context.
Fragments of history that had existed only as single lines of records in dusty historical materials are now supplemented with appropriate metaphors and easily understandable sentences, and are overlaid with meticulously detailed drawings that depict everything from the features of the characters to their wrinkled faces and flowing hair.
Here, the psychological descriptions of characters, taking advantage of the genre of comics, are vividly presented.
The 『History of Goryeo』, which was reborn through the meticulous care of the craftsman Park Si-baek throughout the entire process, casts off the shadow of hundreds of years and regains its overflowing vitality, fully reproducing the dynamism and independence of 500 years of Goryeo history before our eyes, thereby eliciting both emotion and thrill in readers.

Goryeo and Mongolia: A New Order Begins
The struggle of the people who are driven to fend for themselves by incompetent power!
- 『Park Si-baek's History of Goryeo』 4 The End of the Anti-Mongol Resistance, Goryeo as a Subordinate State

Following volumes 1-3, which covered the beginning and golden age of Goryeo and its military regime, volume 4 of 『Park Si-baek's History of Goryeo』 covers the turbulent times of the Mongol invasion, Goryeo's resistance, Yuan's intervention, and Goryeo's transition to a vassal state of Yuan.
During the military regime of the Choi clan, when the power of the Goryeo Dynasty was still strong, Goryeo faced Mongolia, which was rapidly rising and conquering the continent.
Park Seo and Kim Gyeong-son of Gwijuseong, Choi Chun-myeong of Jajuseong, and Kim Yun-hu, a monk from Cheoinseong, who showed Goryeo's spirit in the face of the world's mighty Mongol army, as well as countless other commoners whose names were not recorded in the records, led the 30-year resistance.
On the other hand, the military rulers and King Gojong moved the capital to Ganghwa, ignored the Mongols' request for a court visit and departure, and turned a blind eye to the suffering of the people.
After the surrender, when Wonjong returned to Gaegyeong, the Sambyeolcho rebelled under the banner of resistance against the Mongols, and the Goryeo royal family joined hands with the Mongols to suppress the Sambyeolcho.
Now, the power of the military dynasty that had lasted for 100 years has completely passed to the Mongols (Yuan).
Since King Chungnyeol became the first son-in-law of the Yuan Dynasty, Goryeo began to establish new external relations with the Yuan Dynasty as a vassal state, and the Yuan Dynasty's interference, which held the ultimate power to decide on the appointment and dethronement of the Goryeo king, began in earnest!

The decades-long struggle against the Mongols was, so to speak, a struggle for survival for the people, carried out without any significant support from the central government.
The strength of Goryeo is once again brought to mind when those who were abandoned by their own country and forced to fend for themselves formed a unit to defeat the Mongol army or successfully survived in a foreign land.
In the end, isn't it the strength of each individual citizen?
- From the author's note
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: August 28, 2023
- Page count, weight, size: 240 pages | 500g | 170*235*15mm
- ISBN13: 9791170870357
- ISBN10: 117087035X

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