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1 online resource (434 pages) |
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John Mahelm Berry Sill's role as the American Minister to Korea (1894-1897) is one of controversy. He has been described as weak, ineffective, and reluctant by some and as independent, proactive, and alert by others, depending on the researcher. He served during an extremely turbulent period of Korean history, a span of time that encompassed the Sino-Japanese War, the Gabo Reforms, the murder of the Korean queen, and King Gojong's subsequent refuge in the Russian legation. While this book does utilize some diplomatic despatches, it generally relies upon the personal correspondences between the |
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Print version record |
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Sill, Sally Beaumont -- Correspondence
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Sill, Sally Beaumont. fast (OCoLC)fst01994202 |
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Visitors, Foreign -- Korea -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
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Visitors, Foreign -- Korea -- Social conditions -- 19th century
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Diplomatic and consular service, American -- Korea
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Diplomatic and consular service, American.
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Manners and customs.
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Korea -- Social life and customs -- 1864-1910. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008009532
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Korea.
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Personal correspondence.
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781624120114 |
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1624120113 |
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