Book Reviews
Western Perceptions and Modernization 1882–1905
The authors bring the characters involved in this important period of Korean history to life and place them both within their contemporary context as well as their broader long-term setting. There are stories of bravery and dedication, but also of greed and selfishness and all of them put together make a compelling story. In particular, it is clear that while there was much naivety among both foreign and Korean communities, Korea at the time was a vibrant country, full of potential.
Martin Uden, British Ambassador in Seoul and author of Times Past in Korea.
If Seoul’s vast expatriate community ever wonder what their nineteenth century predecessors were like, they should turn to this new book for enlightenment. Drawing on a wide range of published and unpublished material, the authors tell the story of the early years of foreign residence inKorea through a series of vignettes that are both entertaining and informative.
Some stories are well-known, others will come as a surprise even to those who have studied the period. Korea through Western Eyes is an important and entertaining account of the human side of the West’s encounter with Korea.
James E. Hoare, author of Embassies in the East: The Story of the British and their Embassies in China, Japan and Korea.
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