1st Edition
China, Korea & Japan at War, 1592–1598 Eyewitness Accounts
By J. Marshall Craig
Copyright 2020
202 Pages
15 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
202 Pages
15 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
202 Pages
15 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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The East Asian War of 1592 to 1598 was the only extended war before modern times to involve Japan, Korea, and China. It devastated huge swathes of Korea and led to large population movements across borders. This book draws on surviving letters and diaries to recount the personal experiences of five individuals from different backgrounds who lived through the war and experienced its devastating... Read more
Prologue: Witnesses to the Largest Conflict of the Sixteenth Century
1. Warning of the Tsunami to Come: Xu Yihou, patriot in exile
2. Glory in Defeat: Yoshino Jingozaemon, warrior of Japan
3. Between a Tiger and Wolves: Oh Huimun, refugee in his own land
4. When Peace Broke: Hwang Shin, intrepid ambassador
5. Descent into Hell: Keinen, reluctant invader
6. A World Connected: Oh Huimun, one among many
7. Post War: Stories retold, countries reimagined
Epilogue: The War of 1592-1598 and National Identity
Biography
J. Marshall Craig completed his doctorate at the University of Oxford.
