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 Patriots, Traitors and EmpiresThe Story of Korea's Struggle for Freedom |
“In the night of our ignorance, North Korea confirms all stereotypes.”—Bruce Cumings Patriots, Traitors and Empires is an account of modern Korean history, written from the … | Stephen Gowans | 272 | 2018 | View |
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From  Peace and Fire |
This chapter is told from the author’s father’s perspective. It gives insight into the changes and challenges faced by the family under the communist government. | Jolie Phuong Hoang | 3 | 2021 | $0.30 Add |
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From Pig Brains |
This chapter is told from the author’s perspective. She continues to detail her early life in Canada. | Jolie Phuong Hoang | 6 | 2021 | $0.60 Add |
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From  NEW! Pilgrim WaysFrom: In Praise of Retreat |
This chapter explores the concept of pilgrimage and how it can be applied in modern life. The author discusses a variety of examples of notable religious pilgrimages. | Kirsteen MacLeod | 45 | 2021 | $4.50 Add |
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From  Preface |
Black outlines the project’s inspiration, his sources, and a rationale for his use of linguistic styles. | Dan Black | 4 | 2019 | $0.40 Add |
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From  Prologue |
The introduction describes an encounter between the author and a man named Xi Xin Zhu, whose home was destroyed as a result of China’s rapid economic development. The author discusses the … | Michael Cormier | 6 | 2013 | $0.60 Add |
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From  NEW! Rise to power of the Atlantic world: Portugal and SpainFrom: Imperialism |
In this chapter, Saul traces how Portugal and Spain reshaped global trade during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. | Samir Saul | 12 | 2025 | $1.20 Add |
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From Rough Waters |
This chapter is told from the author’s father’s perspective. He continues to plan his family’s escape. | Jolie Phuong Hoang | 9 | 2021 | $0.90 Add |
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From Sabotaging an Alternative to the US-Led Global Economic Order |
Chapter thirteen, Sabotaging an Alternative to the US-Led Global Economic Order focuses on a north Korean reunification. The DPRK defines itself as “a revolutionary State” originating … | Stephen Gowans | 29 | 2018 | $2.90 Add |
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From Selected Bibliography |
Short bibliography of selected works. | Dan Black | 5 | 2019 | $0.50 Add |
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From Sun Yat-sen’s Unfinished Dream |
This chapter begins with the story of Sun Yat-sen, the first president of the Republic of China. The chapter goes on to provide a historical account of the overthrow of the Qing dynasty and the … | Michael Cormier | 20 | 2013 | $2.00 Add |
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From Supressing a Worldwide Movement of Liberty, Equality and the Unity of Humankind |
Chapter seven, Suppressing a Worldwide Movement for Liberty, Equality, and the Unity of Humankind focuses on the ideology of the communist movements growing in number across the colonial world, … | Stephen Gowans | 9 | 2018 | $0.90 Add |
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From  NEW! Taiwan’s Complicated DiplomacyFrom: Inspired by Taiwan |
In this chapter, Takach examines Taiwan’s diplomatic history from Japan’s 1895 acquisition of the island through 2025, tracing how the Chinese civil war, the One China Principle, and … | George S. Takach | 36 | 2026 | $3.60 Add |
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From The Anti-Communist Police State |
Chapter ten, Anti-Communist Police State After 1953 focuses on Washington’s commitment to rolling back communism in Korea. From the very first moments that Koreans had fought for freedom … | Stephen Gowans | 18 | 2018 | $1.80 Add |
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From NEW! The Art of RetreatFrom: In Praise of Retreat |
In this chapter, the author explores the factors that motivate people to seek seclusion from the world. She discusses historical examples of pilgrims and hermits and what motivated their retreats. | Kirsteen MacLeod | 31 | 2021 | $3.10 Add |
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From The Bodhisattva of Compassion |
This chapter is told from the author’s perspective. She continues to tell the story of her escape to Indonesia. | Jolie Phuong Hoang | 12 | 2021 | $1.20 Add |
