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See You Again in Pyongyang

A Journey into Kim Jong Un's North Korea

par Travis Jeppesen ...

Lu par Will Collyer ...

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12 heure 2 min

A "close-up look at the cloistered country" (USA Today), See You Again in Pyongyang is American writer Travis Jeppesen's "probing" and "artful" (New York Times Book Review) chronicle of his travels in North Korea--an eye-opening portrait that goes behind the headlines about Trump and Kim, revealing North Koreans' "entrepreneurial spirit, and hidden love of foreign media, as well as their dreams ... En savoir plus

$41.99 CAD

A "close-up look at the cloistered country" (USA Today), See You Again in Pyongyang is American writer Travis Jeppesen's "probing" and "artful" (New York Times Book Review) chronicle of his travels in North Korea--an eye-opening portrait that goes behind the headlines about Trump and Kim, revealing North Koreans' "entrepreneurial spirit, and hidden love of foreign media, as well as their dreams
... En savoir plus
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Nothing to Envy

Ordinary Lives in North Korea

par Barbara Demick ...

Lu par Karen White ...

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12 heure 30 min

Barbara Demick's Nothing to Envy follows the lives of six North Koreans over fifteen years—a chaotic period that saw the death of Kim Il-sung and the unchallenged rise to power of his son, Kim Jong-il, and the devastation of a far-ranging famine that killed one-fifth of the population. Taking us into a landscape never before seen, Demick brings to life what it means to be an average Korean citizen ... En savoir plus

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Barbara Demick's Nothing to Envy follows the lives of six North Koreans over fifteen years—a chaotic period that saw the death of Kim Il-sung and the unchallenged rise to power of his son, Kim Jong-il, and the devastation of a far-ranging famine that killed one-fifth of the population. Taking us into a landscape never before seen, Demick brings to life what it means to be an average Korean citizen
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The Sister

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the Most Dangerous Woman in the World

par Sung-Yoon Lee ...

Lu par Dexter Galang ...

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6 heure 44 min

This first book on Kim Jong Un’s increasingly powerful sister, tapped to be his successor, offers jaw-dropping insights into the latest generation of North Korea’s secretive and murderous dynasty.The first woman ever to issue the threat of a nuclear weapons strike is not even officially a head of state. Kim Yo Jong is the sister of North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un and, as their murderous ... En savoir plus

$32.99 CAD

This first book on Kim Jong Un’s increasingly powerful sister, tapped to be his successor, offers jaw-dropping insights into the latest generation of North Korea’s secretive and murderous dynasty.The first woman ever to issue the threat of a nuclear weapons strike is not even officially a head of state. Kim Yo Jong is the sister of North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un and, as their murderous
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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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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

$10.99 CAD

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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A Kim Jong-Il Production

The Extraordinary True Story of a Kidnapped Filmmaker, His Star Actress, and a Young Dictator's Rise to Power

par Paul Fischer ...

Lu par Stephen Park ...

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12 heure 26 min

Before becoming the world’s most notorious dictator, Kim Jong-Il ran North Korea’s Ministry for Propaganda and its film studios. Conceiving every movie made, he acted as producer and screenwriter. Despite this control, he was underwhelmed by the available talent and took drastic steps, ordering the kidnapping of Choi Eun-Hee (Madam Choi)—South Korea’s most famous actress—and her ex-husband Shin ... En savoir plus

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Before becoming the world’s most notorious dictator, Kim Jong-Il ran North Korea’s Ministry for Propaganda and its film studios. Conceiving every movie made, he acted as producer and screenwriter. Despite this control, he was underwhelmed by the available talent and took drastic steps, ordering the kidnapping of Choi Eun-Hee (Madam Choi)—South Korea’s most famous actress—and her ex-husband Shin
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Asian Armageddon, 1944-45

par Peter Harmsen ...

Lu par Walter Dixon ...

Collections series War in the Far East
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8 heure 24 min

The last installment of the War in the Far East trilogy, Asian Armageddon 1944–1945, continues and completes the narrative of the first two volumes, describing how a US-led coalition of nations battled Japan into submission through a series of cataclysmic encounters. Leyte Gulf, the biggest naval battle ever, was testimony to the paramount importance of controlling the ocean, as was the fact that ... En savoir plus

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The last installment of the War in the Far East trilogy, Asian Armageddon 1944–1945, continues and completes the narrative of the first two volumes, describing how a US-led coalition of nations battled Japan into submission through a series of cataclysmic encounters. Leyte Gulf, the biggest naval battle ever, was testimony to the paramount importance of controlling the ocean, as was the fact that
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Современное искусство Кореи

par Алина Стрельцова, Юрий Пальмин ...

Lu par Алина Стрельцова ...

Collections series Искусство. Подарочная энциклопедия
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5 heure 14 min

Несмотря на название, эта книга вовсе не претендует на энциклопедичность в описании современного корейского искусства и даже не пытается упомянуть всех заметных художников страны. Напротив, она демонстрирует предельно личный выбор тем и сюжетов, например, рассказывает, как художники смотрят на стремительно растущие и обновляющиеся корейские города и понимают, что тех старых бабушкиных домов, где ... En savoir plus

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Несмотря на название, эта книга вовсе не претендует на энциклопедичность в описании современного корейского искусства и даже не пытается упомянуть всех заметных художников страны. Напротив, она демонстрирует предельно личный выбор тем и сюжетов, например, рассказывает, как художники смотрят на стремительно растущие и обновляющиеся корейские города и понимают, что тех старых бабушкиных домов, где
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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
... En savoir plus
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The Other Great Game

The Opening of Korea and the Birth of Modern East Asia

par Sheila Miyoshi Jager ...

Lu par Kathleen Li ...

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20 heure 21 min

In the nineteenth century, Russia participated in two "great games": one, pitted the tsar's empire against Britain in Central Asia. The other, saw Russia, China, and Japan vying for domination of the Korean Peninsula. In this eye-opening account, Sheila Miyoshi Jager argues that the contest over Korea, driven both by Korean domestic disputes and by great-power rivalry, set the course for the ... En savoir plus

$40.99 CAD

In the nineteenth century, Russia participated in two "great games": one, pitted the tsar's empire against Britain in Central Asia. The other, saw Russia, China, and Japan vying for domination of the Korean Peninsula. In this eye-opening account, Sheila Miyoshi Jager argues that the contest over Korea, driven both by Korean domestic disputes and by great-power rivalry, set the course for the
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Rise and Fall of the Korean Peninsula, The

A Comprehensive History of South and North Korea and Kim Jong-Un

par History Retold ...

Lu par Dean Ericson ...

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1 heures 18 min

Are you looking to dive into the rich and complex history of the Korean Peninsula? Look no further than this captivating book, which explores the fascinating past of South and North Korea.From the earliest origins of Korean culture to the current state of affairs on the Korean Peninsula, this book takes you on a journey through the ages. With detailed research and engaging writing, you'll gain a ... En savoir plus

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Are you looking to dive into the rich and complex history of the Korean Peninsula? Look no further than this captivating book, which explores the fascinating past of South and North Korea.From the earliest origins of Korean culture to the current state of affairs on the Korean Peninsula, this book takes you on a journey through the ages. With detailed research and engaging writing, you'll gain a
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Частная жизнь корейской знати. Запреты, положение женщин, быт и идеалы эпохи Чосон

par Елена Хохлова ...

Lu par Наталья Гребёнкина ...

Collections series Страшно интересно
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8 heure 27 min

Увлекательный путеводитель по жизни Кореи эпохи династии Чосон. Автор предлагает взглянуть на прошлое не через дорамы и исторические сериалы, а через аутентичные исторические источники — главным образом традиционную корейскую живопись. За пять веков существования государства Чосон (1392–1897) создано множество свитков, ширм и альбомов, отражающих быт, костюмы, вкусы и мировоззрение людей той эпохи ... En savoir plus

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Увлекательный путеводитель по жизни Кореи эпохи династии Чосон. Автор предлагает взглянуть на прошлое не через дорамы и исторические сериалы, а через аутентичные исторические источники — главным образом традиционную корейскую живопись. За пять веков существования государства Чосон (1392–1897) создано множество свитков, ширм и альбомов, отражающих быт, костюмы, вкусы и мировоззрение людей той эпохи
... En savoir plus
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Japan Runs Wild, 1942-1943

par Peter Harmsen ...

Lu par Walter Dixon ...

Collections series War in the Far East
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7 heure 57 min

In early 1942, the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy were advancing on all fronts, humiliating Allied forces throughout the Pacific. In a matter of months, Japan had conquered an area larger than Hitler's empire at its apex. Hawaiians and Australians feared a future under Hirohito. The fate of half of mankind was hanging in the balance.But by the end of 1943, the tables had turned entirely. The ... En savoir plus

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In early 1942, the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy were advancing on all fronts, humiliating Allied forces throughout the Pacific. In a matter of months, Japan had conquered an area larger than Hitler's empire at its apex. Hawaiians and Australians feared a future under Hirohito. The fate of half of mankind was hanging in the balance.But by the end of 1943, the tables had turned entirely. The
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The Korean War: History in an Hour

par Andrew Mulholland ...

Lu par Jonathan Keeble ...

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2 heure 16 min

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.Bringing together the military mights of the Soviet Union, China, North Korea, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United Nations States, the Korean War raged for three years from 1950 to 1953. Not only the result of a carving of Korean territories following the Pacific conflicts of the Second World War, it was also a battle of ideologies ... En savoir plus

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Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.Bringing together the military mights of the Soviet Union, China, North Korea, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United Nations States, the Korean War raged for three years from 1950 to 1953. Not only the result of a carving of Korean territories following the Pacific conflicts of the Second World War, it was also a battle of ideologies
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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
... En savoir plus
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Korean War

A Captivating Guide to Korean War History

par Captivating History ...

Lu par Duke Holm ...

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2 heure 3 min

Explore how the Korean War started, the aftermath, and the events in between!The narrative of the Korean War in the West, and particularly in the United States, tells the tale of a conflict between two global superpowers and competing ideologies in a far-flung corner of the globe.The reality is that the wheels of motion that drove the country to war in 1950 began turning long before American boots ... En savoir plus

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Explore how the Korean War started, the aftermath, and the events in between!The narrative of the Korean War in the West, and particularly in the United States, tells the tale of a conflict between two global superpowers and competing ideologies in a far-flung corner of the globe.The reality is that the wheels of motion that drove the country to war in 1950 began turning long before American boots
... En savoir plus
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Fallout

The Inside Story of America's Failure to Disarm North Korea

par Joel S. Wit ...

Lu par Christopher Douyard ...

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15 heure 23 min

For almost four decades, the United States has tried to stop North Korea's attempts to build nuclear weapons and the missiles to deliver them. Joel S. Wit, a former State Department official, takes listeners to the front lines of nuclear negotiations and to fierce policy debates and secret diplomatic gambits, recounting how perilously close the United States and North Korea have come, on various ... En savoir plus

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For almost four decades, the United States has tried to stop North Korea's attempts to build nuclear weapons and the missiles to deliver them. Joel S. Wit, a former State Department official, takes listeners to the front lines of nuclear negotiations and to fierce policy debates and secret diplomatic gambits, recounting how perilously close the United States and North Korea have come, on various
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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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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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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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A Christmas Far from Home

An Epic Tale of Courage and Survival during the Korean War

par Stanley Weintraub ...

Lu par Malcolm Hillgartner ...

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6 heure 54 min

From an acclaimed historian comes the dramatic story of the Christmas escape of thousands of American troops overwhelmingly surrounded by the enemy in Korea's harsh terrain.Just before Thanksgiving in 1950, five months into the Korean War, General MacArthur flew to American positions in the north and grandly announced an "end-the-war-by-Christmas" offensive despite recent intervention by Mao's ... En savoir plus

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From an acclaimed historian comes the dramatic story of the Christmas escape of thousands of American troops overwhelmingly surrounded by the enemy in Korea's harsh terrain.Just before Thanksgiving in 1950, five months into the Korean War, General MacArthur flew to American positions in the north and grandly announced an "end-the-war-by-Christmas" offensive despite recent intervention by Mao's
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К северу от 38 параллели: Как живут в КНДР

par Андрей Ланьков ...

Lu par Стефан Барковский ...

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17 heure 20 min

Северная Корея, все еще невероятно засекреченная, перестает быть для мира "черным ящиком". Похоже, радикальный социальный эксперимент, который был начат там в 1940-х годах, подходит к концу. А за ним стоят судьбы людей — бесчисленное количество жизней. О том, как эти жизни были прожиты и что происходит в стране сейчас, рассказывает известный востоковед и публицист Андрей Ланьков. Автору ... En savoir plus

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Северная Корея, все еще невероятно засекреченная, перестает быть для мира "черным ящиком". Похоже, радикальный социальный эксперимент, который был начат там в 1940-х годах, подходит к концу. А за ним стоят судьбы людей — бесчисленное количество жизней. О том, как эти жизни были прожиты и что происходит в стране сейчас, рассказывает известный востоковед и публицист Андрей Ланьков. Автору
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North Korea's Hidden Revolution

How the Information Underground is Transforming a Closed Society

par Jieun Baek ...

Lu par Caroline McLaughlin ...

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7 heure 31 min

One of the least understood countries in the world, North Korea has long been known for its repressive regime. Yet it is far from being an impenetrable black box. Media flows covertly into the country, and fault lines are appearing in the government's sealed informational borders. Drawing on deeply personal interviews with North Korean defectors from all walks of life, ranging from propaganda ... En savoir plus

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One of the least understood countries in the world, North Korea has long been known for its repressive regime. Yet it is far from being an impenetrable black box. Media flows covertly into the country, and fault lines are appearing in the government's sealed informational borders. Drawing on deeply personal interviews with North Korean defectors from all walks of life, ranging from propaganda
... En savoir plus
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The Aquariums of Pyongyang

Ten Years in the North Korean Gulag

par Chol-hwan Kang, Pierre Rigoulot ...

Lu par Stephen Park ...

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7 heure 22 min

"Destined to become a classic" (Iris Chang, author of The Rape of Nanking), this harrowing memoir of life inside North Korea was the first account to emerge from the notoriously secretive country -- and it remains one of the most terrifying.Amid escalating nuclear tensions, Kim Jong-un and North Korea's other leaders have kept a tight grasp on their one-party state, quashing any nascent opposition ... En savoir plus

$32.99 CAD

"Destined to become a classic" (Iris Chang, author of The Rape of Nanking), this harrowing memoir of life inside North Korea was the first account to emerge from the notoriously secretive country -- and it remains one of the most terrifying.Amid escalating nuclear tensions, Kim Jong-un and North Korea's other leaders have kept a tight grasp on their one-party state, quashing any nascent opposition
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