HIST 96.40 War and Peace in Korea, 1231-1876
This seminar examines Korea’s responses to the three foreign intrusions: The Mongol Invasions of 1231–1271, the East Asian War of (or the Japanese Invasions of) 1592–1598, and the Manchu Invasions of 1627–1636. When compared, the three moments of national crises elucidate interregional forces that shaped political, diplomatic, and cultural changes in the Korean peninsula. Korea’s experiences of conflicts, negotiation, and endurance shed light on the meaning of being a neighbor to the rising and declining empires in East Asia.
Cross Listed Courses
ASCL 80.09
Department-Specific Course Categories
Class of 2023 and Before Major/Minor Dist: AALAC, pre-1700/pre-1800; Class of 2024 and Beyond Major/Minor Dist: Asia, premodern.