The making of the first Korean president : Syngman Rhee's quest for independence, 1875-1948 /

The only full-scale history of Syngman Rhee's (1875-1965) early career in English was published nearly six decades ago. Now, in The Making of the First Korean President, Young Ick Lew uncovers little-known aspects of Rhee's leadership roles prior to 1948. In this richly illustrated volume,...

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Main Author: Yu, Yŏng-ik (Author)
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Language:English
Published: Honolulu : University of Hawaiʻi Press, [2014]
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