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A Forbidden Land (Classic Reprint): Voyages to the Corea With an Account of Its Geography, History, Productions, and Commercial Capabilities, &C, &C - Couverture souple

Oppert, Ernest

 
9781332611027: A Forbidden Land (Classic Reprint): Voyages to the Corea With an Account of Its Geography, History, Productions, and Commercial Capabilities, &C, &C

Synopsis

Voyages to the Corea and the Corean Question, with maps, charts, and vivid field-style detail Learn about Corea’s geography, history, productions, and commercial potential through a careful traveler’s account that blends observation with historical context.

This edition frames a pioneering report on a country long shrouded in mystery, detailing first contacts, local governance, and the challenges of opening trade. You’ll see how a 19th‑century voyage approached diplomacy, culture, and the practicalities of cross‑cultural exchange, including the responses of Corean officials and the realities of early negotiation.


  • Direct observations of Corean society, officials, and daily life during first contacts

  • Context on geography, population, and the country’s place in East Asia

  • Discussion of governance, commerce, and the debates surrounding foreign access

  • Historical background connecting Corea to broader Asian and global dynamics



Ideal for readers of travel history, 19th‑century diplomacy, and early encounters between East Asia and the West.

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