Michael J. Seth 
Brief History of Korea [EPUB ebook] 
Isolation, War, Despotism and Revival: The Fascinating Story of a Resilient But Divided People

‚If you need get caught up on Korean history in a hurry Michael J. Seth’s
A Brief History of Korea is the book that you should read. It is an informative, accessible, and gracefully written account of Korea’s past from its mythical origins to the present. No other book on Korea covers so much ground so succinctly and with such erudition.
–Gregg Andrew Brazinsky, Professor of History and International Affairs & ESIA Asian Studies Program Director, The George Washington University ‚