Description |
112 pages : illustrations (1 color) ; 24 cm. |
Series |
Korean spirit and culture series ; 2 |
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Korean spirit and culture series ; 2.
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Note |
"Thoughts and legacies of King Sejong, the most enlightened ruler in five thousand years of Korean history"--Cover. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 111). |
Contents |
General remarks -- Historical context -- Character and spirit of King Sejong -- King Sejong's achievements: Chiphyonjon, the Hall of Scholars. Development of legal institutions. Reform of the land tax. Music : a joy to share with the people. Sejong's contribution to medical science. Innovations in printing. Developments in agriculture. Astronomy and inventions. Scientific progress in 15th century Korea -- Invention of the Korean alphabet: Hunmin Chongum, the proper sounds for instructing the people. Principles and theory behind Hangul. Difficulties with the introduction of Hangul. Alphabet for the 21st century -- Concluding words -- Appendix: The Sillok : the royal annals of Choson Dynasty -- The history of rain gauge. |
Subject |
Sejong, King of Korea, 1397-1450.
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Korea -- Kings and rulers -- Biography.
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Korea -- History -- Chosŏn dynasty, 1392-1910.
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Added Author |
Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project.
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ISBN |
0977961362 paperback |
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9780977961368 paperback |
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