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In Order to Live

A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom

par Yeonmi Park ...

Lu par Eji Kim ...

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9 heure 38 min

**“I am most grateful for two things: that I was born in North Korea, and that I escaped from North Korea.” —Yeonmi Park“One of the most harrowing stories I have ever heard—and one of the most inspiring.” —The Bookseller**In In Order to Live, Yeonmi Park shines a light not just into the darkest corners of life in North Korea, describing the deprivation and deception she endured and which millions ... En savoir plus

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**“I am most grateful for two things: that I was born in North Korea, and that I escaped from North Korea.” —Yeonmi Park“One of the most harrowing stories I have ever heard—and one of the most inspiring.” —The Bookseller**In In Order to Live, Yeonmi Park shines a light not just into the darkest corners of life in North Korea, describing the deprivation and deception she endured and which millions
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Flowers of Fire

The Inside Story of South Korea's Feminist Movement and What It Means for Women's Rights Worldwide

par Hawon Jung ...

Lu par Kathleen Li ...

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10 heure 53 min

Since the beginning of the #MeToo movement, tens of thousands of people in South Korea have taken to the street, and many more brave individuals took a stand, to end a decades-long abortion ban and bring down powerful men accused of sexual misconduct—including a popular presidential contender.Author Hawon Jung shows the world that these women are no delicate flowers—they are trailblazing flames. ... En savoir plus

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Since the beginning of the #MeToo movement, tens of thousands of people in South Korea have taken to the street, and many more brave individuals took a stand, to end a decades-long abortion ban and bring down powerful men accused of sexual misconduct—including a popular presidential contender.Author Hawon Jung shows the world that these women are no delicate flowers—they are trailblazing flames.
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A Brief History of Korea

Isolation, War, Despotism and Revival: The Fascinating Story of a Resilient But Divided People

par Michael J. Seth ...

Lu par Sean Runnette ...

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9 heure 36 min

Korea was one of the last countries in Asia to be visited by Westerners, and its borders have remained largely unchanged since it was unified in the seventh century. Though it is one of the world's oldest and most ethnically homogeneous states, Korea was not born in a vacuum. Geographically isolated, the country was heavily influenced by powerful China and was often used as a bridge to the ... En savoir plus

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Korea was one of the last countries in Asia to be visited by Westerners, and its borders have remained largely unchanged since it was unified in the seventh century. Though it is one of the world's oldest and most ethnically homogeneous states, Korea was not born in a vacuum. Geographically isolated, the country was heavily influenced by powerful China and was often used as a bridge to the
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The Rebel and the Kingdom

The True Story of the Secret Mission to Overthrow the North Korean Regime

par Bradley Hope ...

Lu par Lee Osorio ...

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8 heure 46 min

How did an Ivy League activist become a global fugitive? The New York Times bestselling co-author of Billion Dollar Whale and Blood and Oil chronicles the heart-pounding tale of a self-taught operative his high-stakes attempt subvert the North Korean regime.“Propulsive . . . Hope’s account is both deeply reported and novelistic.”—Ed Caesar, contributing staff writer for The New Yorker, author of ... En savoir plus

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How did an Ivy League activist become a global fugitive? The New York Times bestselling co-author of Billion Dollar Whale and Blood and Oil chronicles the heart-pounding tale of a self-taught operative his high-stakes attempt subvert the North Korean regime.“Propulsive . . . Hope’s account is both deeply reported and novelistic.”—Ed Caesar, contributing staff writer for The New Yorker, author of
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High Tide in the Korean War

How an Outnumbered American Regiment Defeated the Chinese at the Battle of Chipyong-ni

par Leo Barron ...

Lu par David Colacci ...

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11 heure 41 min

By early 1951, American forces and their UN allies had been driven more than 100 miles down the Korean peninsula by the Chinese. The situation was bleak when Gen. Matthew Ridgway ordered a last stand at the village of Chipyong-ni. There a single regiment (the 23rd Infantry) of fewer than 5,000 U.S. soldiers defeated a Chinese division of 25,000 men in what has been called the Gettysburg of the ... En savoir plus

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By early 1951, American forces and their UN allies had been driven more than 100 miles down the Korean peninsula by the Chinese. The situation was bleak when Gen. Matthew Ridgway ordered a last stand at the village of Chipyong-ni. There a single regiment (the 23rd Infantry) of fewer than 5,000 U.S. soldiers defeated a Chinese division of 25,000 men in what has been called the Gettysburg of the
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Stars Between the Sun and Moon

par Lucia Jang, Susan McClelland ...

Lu par Janet Song ...

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7 heure 39 min

Born in 1970s North Korea, Lucia Jang grew up in a typical household - her parents worked in the factories and the family scraped by on rations. Nightly, she bowed to her photo of Kim Il-Sung. It was the beginning of a chaotic period with a decade-long famine. Jang married an abusive man who sold their baby. She left him and went home to help her family by illegally crossing the river to China to ... En savoir plus

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Born in 1970s North Korea, Lucia Jang grew up in a typical household - her parents worked in the factories and the family scraped by on rations. Nightly, she bowed to her photo of Kim Il-Sung. It was the beginning of a chaotic period with a decade-long famine. Jang married an abusive man who sold their baby. She left him and went home to help her family by illegally crossing the river to China to
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Ghost Flames

Life and Death in a Hidden War, Korea 1950-1953

par Charles J. Hanley ...

Lu par Dan Woren ...

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20 heure 41 min

A powerful, character-driven narrative of the Korean War from the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer who helped uncover some of its longest-held and darkest secrets.The war that broke out in Korea on a Sunday morning seventy years ago has come to be recognized as a critical turning point in modern history -- as the first great clash of arms of the Cold War, the last conflict between superpowers, the ... En savoir plus

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A powerful, character-driven narrative of the Korean War from the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer who helped uncover some of its longest-held and darkest secrets.The war that broke out in Korea on a Sunday morning seventy years ago has come to be recognized as a critical turning point in modern history -- as the first great clash of arms of the Cold War, the last conflict between superpowers, the
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Brief History of Seoul, A: How a War-Flattened City Became a Global Megacity

par Thomas Gallagher ...

Lu par Thomas Gallagher ...

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1 heures 51 min

Trace a ruined metropolis's rise from the ashes of the Korean War to a hyper-modern tech capital in this gripping urban history. Perfect for an inspiring daily commute or immersive travel prep, this fast-paced narrative sweeps you through decades of breakneck industrialization and cultural revolution.Walk the evolving streets alongside the ordinary citizens, student activists, and ambitious ... En savoir plus

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Trace a ruined metropolis's rise from the ashes of the Korean War to a hyper-modern tech capital in this gripping urban history. Perfect for an inspiring daily commute or immersive travel prep, this fast-paced narrative sweeps you through decades of breakneck industrialization and cultural revolution.Walk the evolving streets alongside the ordinary citizens, student activists, and ambitious
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North Korea Journal

par Michael Palin ...

Lu par Michael Palin ...

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2 heure 54 min

In this beautifully illustrated journal based on a TV documentary, writer, comedian and world traveller Michael Palin journeys to North Korea, offering a glimpse of life inside the world's most secretive country, uncovering surprises and making friends along the way.In May 2018, former Monty Python stalwart and intrepid globetrotter Michael Palin ventured into the Democratic People's Republic of ... En savoir plus

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In this beautifully illustrated journal based on a TV documentary, writer, comedian and world traveller Michael Palin journeys to North Korea, offering a glimpse of life inside the world's most secretive country, uncovering surprises and making friends along the way.In May 2018, former Monty Python stalwart and intrepid globetrotter Michael Palin ventured into the Democratic People's Republic of
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Brief History of South Korea, A

Tradition, Conflict, and the Making of a Modern Giant

par Dominic Haynes ...

Lu par Digital Voice Archie G ...

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4 heure 20 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From ancient kingdoms to global tech dominance — discover how South Korea became one of the world's most remarkable success stories.Do you feel overwhelmed trying to understand Korea's complex past? Confused by headlines about North Korea, economic miracles, and K-pop without knowing the deeper history behind them?This clear, engaging guide cuts ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From ancient kingdoms to global tech dominance — discover how South Korea became one of the world's most remarkable success stories.Do you feel overwhelmed trying to understand Korea's complex past? Confused by headlines about North Korea, economic miracles, and K-pop without knowing the deeper history behind them?This clear, engaging guide cuts
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Becoming Kim Jong Un

A Former CIA Officer's Insights into North Korea's Enigmatic Young Dictator

par Jung H. Pak ...

Lu par Jung H. Pak ...

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10 heure

A groundbreaking account of the rise of North Korea’s Kim Jong Un—from his nuclear ambitions to his summits with President Donald J. Trump—by a leading American expert“Shrewdly sheds light on the world’s most recognizable mysterious leader, his life and what’s really going on behind the curtain.”—NewsweekWhen Kim Jong Un became the leader of North Korea following his father's death in 2011, ... En savoir plus

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A groundbreaking account of the rise of North Korea’s Kim Jong Un—from his nuclear ambitions to his summits with President Donald J. Trump—by a leading American expert“Shrewdly sheds light on the world’s most recognizable mysterious leader, his life and what’s really going on behind the curtain.”—NewsweekWhen Kim Jong Un became the leader of North Korea following his father's death in 2011,
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Aim High in Creation!

A One-of-a-Kind Journey Inside North Korea's Propaganda Machine

par Anna Broinowski ...

Lu par Emma Fenney ...

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10 heure 16 min

When Anna Broinowski learned that fracking had invaded downtown Sydney, she had a brilliant idea: she would seek guidance for a kryptonite-powerful anti-fracking movie from the world's greatest propaganda factory, apart from Hollywood. After two years of trying, she was allowed to make her case in Pyongyang and was granted full permission to film. She worked closely with the leading lights of ... En savoir plus

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When Anna Broinowski learned that fracking had invaded downtown Sydney, she had a brilliant idea: she would seek guidance for a kryptonite-powerful anti-fracking movie from the world's greatest propaganda factory, apart from Hollywood. After two years of trying, she was allowed to make her case in Pyongyang and was granted full permission to film. She worked closely with the leading lights of
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Корея. Власть, идеология, культура

par Константин Асмолов ...

Lu par Константин Асмолов, Евгений Шокин ...

Collections series Экономические миры
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10 heure 51 min

Контраст в восприятии Северной и Южной Кореи тесно связан со стереотипами, сложившимися в мировом сознании за десятилетия разделения Корейского полуострова. Медийный дисбаланс в представлении образов двух государств загоняет обывателя в ловушку черно-белого мышления, где Северная Корея – «тиранический режим», а Южная – «рай глобализации». Но за расхожими штампами скрывается живая и противоречивая ... En savoir plus

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Контраст в восприятии Северной и Южной Кореи тесно связан со стереотипами, сложившимися в мировом сознании за десятилетия разделения Корейского полуострова. Медийный дисбаланс в представлении образов двух государств загоняет обывателя в ловушку черно-белого мышления, где Северная Корея – «тиранический режим», а Южная – «рай глобализации». Но за расхожими штампами скрывается живая и противоречивая
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Korea

A New History of South and North

par Victor Cha, Ramon Pacheco Pardo ...

Lu par Julian Elfer ...

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8 heure 32 min

A major new history of North and South Korea, from the late nineteenth century to the present dayKorea has a long, riveting history—it is also a divided nation. South Korea is a vibrant democracy, the tenth largest economy, and is home to a world-renowned culture. North Korea is ruled by the most authoritarian regime in the world, a poor country in a rich region, and is best known for the cult of ... En savoir plus

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A major new history of North and South Korea, from the late nineteenth century to the present dayKorea has a long, riveting history—it is also a divided nation. South Korea is a vibrant democracy, the tenth largest economy, and is home to a world-renowned culture. North Korea is ruled by the most authoritarian regime in the world, a poor country in a rich region, and is best known for the cult of
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North Korea Confidential

Private Markets, Fashion Trends, Prison Camps, Dissenters and Defectors

par Daniel Tudor, James Pearson ...

Lu par Derek Perkins ...

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4 heure 45 min

**Named one of the best books of 2015 by The Economist**Private Markets, Fashion Trends, Prison Camps, Dissenters and Defectors.North Korea is one of the most troubled societies on earth. The country's 24 million people live under a violent dictatorship led by a single family, which relentlessly pursues the development of nuclear arms, which periodically incites risky military clashes with the ... En savoir plus

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**Named one of the best books of 2015 by The Economist**Private Markets, Fashion Trends, Prison Camps, Dissenters and Defectors.North Korea is one of the most troubled societies on earth. The country's 24 million people live under a violent dictatorship led by a single family, which relentlessly pursues the development of nuclear arms, which periodically incites risky military clashes with the
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Korean War History: A Clear, Gripping Guide to the War That Shaped the Modern World

par Richard Hales ...

Lu par Richard Hales ...

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2 heure 1 min

Experience the intense Cold War military history that divided a nation and forged our modern geopolitical landscape. Perfect for your daily commute, this gripping narrative transforms complex global strategies into an immersive story of survival. Witness the devastating clash of superpowers directly on the front lines.Whether you are an avid history buff or seeking a deeply emotional listening ... En savoir plus

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Experience the intense Cold War military history that divided a nation and forged our modern geopolitical landscape. Perfect for your daily commute, this gripping narrative transforms complex global strategies into an immersive story of survival. Witness the devastating clash of superpowers directly on the front lines.Whether you are an avid history buff or seeking a deeply emotional listening
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Brief History of Korea, A: 5,000 Years Between Powerful Neighbors

par Jason Whitmore ...

Lu par Jason Whitmore ...

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2 heure 6 min

Experience an epic geopolitical history of survival as a fierce peninsula resists the crushing weight of massive empires. Perfect for your daily commute, this dramatic narrative charts an unbroken fight for cultural identity amidst the crossfire of rival dynasties. Witness how an independent people absorbed foreign influence without ever losing their soul.Whether you are seeking deep focus or ... En savoir plus

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Experience an epic geopolitical history of survival as a fierce peninsula resists the crushing weight of massive empires. Perfect for your daily commute, this dramatic narrative charts an unbroken fight for cultural identity amidst the crossfire of rival dynasties. Witness how an independent people absorbed foreign influence without ever losing their soul.Whether you are seeking deep focus or
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Concise History of the Korean War, A: How a Forgotten War Shaped the Modern World

par Owen Carstairs ...

Lu par Owen Carstairs ...

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2 heure 3 min

Uncover gripping Cold War history and the military strategy behind a forgotten conflict that shaped modern geopolitics. From sudden liberation in 1945 to a brutally divided peninsula, this intense narrative places you on the frontlines of a global superpower showdown. Perfect for your morning commute, this dramatic account transforms complex geopolitical tensions into an accessible, fast-paced ... En savoir plus

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Uncover gripping Cold War history and the military strategy behind a forgotten conflict that shaped modern geopolitics. From sudden liberation in 1945 to a brutally divided peninsula, this intense narrative places you on the frontlines of a global superpower showdown. Perfect for your morning commute, this dramatic account transforms complex geopolitical tensions into an accessible, fast-paced
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Повседневная жизнь в Северной Корее

par Барбара Демик, Барбара Демик ...

Lu par Юлия Кургузова ...

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11 heure 46 min

Страшное в своей безыскусности и документальной точности, свободное от излишней патетики, искреннее и динамичное повествование приоткрывает привычную завесу конспиративности, тщательно поддерживаемую спецслужбами КНДР. Достоверность проникновенного рассказа о быте и нравах в КНДР гарантируют рассказы ее бывших жителей, которым удалось сбежать из «Страны утренней свежести», а также данные и цифры ... En savoir plus

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Страшное в своей безыскусности и документальной точности, свободное от излишней патетики, искреннее и динамичное повествование приоткрывает привычную завесу конспиративности, тщательно поддерживаемую спецслужбами КНДР. Достоверность проникновенного рассказа о быте и нравах в КНДР гарантируют рассказы ее бывших жителей, которым удалось сбежать из «Страны утренней свежести», а также данные и цифры
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Der einzige Mann, der aus Nordkoreas brutalstem Lager entkam

Die wahre Geschichte von Shin Dong-hyuk und seine unglaubliche Flucht aus Lager 14

par Wissen in Minuten ...

Lu par Wissen in Minuten ...

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19 min

Nordkorea gehört zu den geheimnisvollsten und brutalsten Diktaturen der Welt. Tief verborgen hinter Stacheldraht und Wachtürmen existieren Gefangenenlager, über die jahrzehntelang kaum etwas nach außen drang.Eines dieser Lager ist Lager 14 – ein Ort, an dem Menschen geboren werden, ohne jemals Freiheit kennenzulernen.Shin Dong-hyuk wurde genau dort geboren.Er kannte nichts anderes als Hunger, ... En savoir plus

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Nordkorea gehört zu den geheimnisvollsten und brutalsten Diktaturen der Welt. Tief verborgen hinter Stacheldraht und Wachtürmen existieren Gefangenenlager, über die jahrzehntelang kaum etwas nach außen drang.Eines dieser Lager ist Lager 14 – ein Ort, an dem Menschen geboren werden, ohne jemals Freiheit kennenzulernen.Shin Dong-hyuk wurde genau dort geboren.Er kannte nichts anderes als Hunger,
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North Korea

A History

par Michael J. Seth ...

Lu par John Sackville ...

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11 heure 23 min

Bloomsbury presents North Korea: A History by Michael J. Seth, read by John Sackville.North Korea is perhaps the most intriguing, infamous and enigmatic nation of our modern world. Yet how many of us know its full history, and how it came to be? How can we understand such a strange, isolated state?This new edition seeks to provide some answers to these questions. S... ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury presents North Korea: A History by Michael J. Seth, read by John Sackville.North Korea is perhaps the most intriguing, infamous and enigmatic nation of our modern world. Yet how many of us know its full history, and how it came to be? How can we understand such a strange, isolated state?This new edition seeks to provide some answers to these questions. S...
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Starry Field

A Memoir of Lost History

par Margaret Juhae Lee ...

Lu par Michelle H. Lee ...

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7 heure 32 min

As a young girl growing up in Houston, Margaret Juhae Lee never heard about her grandfather, Lee Chul Ha. His history was lost in early twentieth-century Korea, and guarded by Margaret's grandmother, who Chul Ha left widowed in 1936 with two young sons. To his surviving family, Lee Chul Ha was a criminal, and his granddaughter was determined to figure out why.Starry Field chronicles Chul Ha's ... En savoir plus

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As a young girl growing up in Houston, Margaret Juhae Lee never heard about her grandfather, Lee Chul Ha. His history was lost in early twentieth-century Korea, and guarded by Margaret's grandmother, who Chul Ha left widowed in 1936 with two young sons. To his surviving family, Lee Chul Ha was a criminal, and his granddaughter was determined to figure out why.Starry Field chronicles Chul Ha's
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Arirang: Washington, 1896 (Korean Audiobook)

par AudioPub Editorial ...

Lu par Nayeon Kim ...

Collections Livre audio : 2 - The Arirang Chronicles
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20 min

A Korean-language edition of the Arirang Chronicles series.Produced by AudioPub and distributed worldwide by K-Towns Publishing.In the summer of 1896, three young Korean men sang before a wax cylinder phonograph in Washington, D.C. Their voices became the first known recording of Korean music in the world, eleven years earlier than any surviving recording made in Korea itself. They were not ... En savoir plus

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A Korean-language edition of the Arirang Chronicles series.Produced by AudioPub and distributed worldwide by K-Towns Publishing.In the summer of 1896, three young Korean men sang before a wax cylinder phonograph in Washington, D.C. Their voices became the first known recording of Korean music in the world, eleven years earlier than any surviving recording made in Korea itself. They were not
... En savoir plus
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Three Tigers, One Mountain

A Journey Through the Bitter History and Current Conflicts of China, Korea, and Japan

par Michael Booth ...

Lu par Julian Elfer ...

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10 heure 44 min

There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states, "Two tigers cannot share the same mountain." However, in East Asia, there are three tigers on that mountain: China, Japan, and Korea, and they have a long history of turmoil and tension with each other.In his latest entertaining and thought provoking narrative travelogue, Michael Booth sets out to discover how deep, really, is the enmity between ... En savoir plus

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There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states, "Two tigers cannot share the same mountain." However, in East Asia, there are three tigers on that mountain: China, Japan, and Korea, and they have a long history of turmoil and tension with each other.In his latest entertaining and thought provoking narrative travelogue, Michael Booth sets out to discover how deep, really, is the enmity between
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