From others to barbarians : the conceptualization and evolution of Yi -- Negotiating the past, reinterpreting ancient history : legitimacy in the lineage of ancient Korean history -- Ancient history reinvented : another battleground for national prestige and political legitimacy -- From a Marxist universal history to an ultra-nationalist approach : studies on ancient history in North Korea -- In the name of history : laying claim to the historical sovereignty of Manchuria (Northeast China) -- Conclusion: Living with the legacy of the past
Summary
"This book examines the historiography of ancient Korea and its relationship to the construction of Korean national identity through a critical and comparative analysis of Chinese and Korean primary sources. It also analyzes the ways in which Korean politics and culture have shaped and been affected by historical narratives"--Provided by publisher
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-219) and index
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