Exploring Korean history through world heritage
Publisher: Academy of Korean Studies Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Seongnam-si
Language: eng
Number of pages: 243
ISBN-13: 9788971057797
Subjects: Historic sites; Cultural property; Historic buildings
Description: "The aim of this book is to introduce the overall history and culture of Korea through 19 different pieces of culture that are currently on the Korean Peninsula and are registered with UNESCO. The 19 pieces of World Heritages, Memories of the World, and Intangible Heritages give a balanced view of the 5,000 year long Korean history from the prehistoric times to the modern times."--Publisher's description.