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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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Escape from Camp 14

One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West

par Blaine Harden ...

Lu par Blaine Harden ...

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5 heure 44 min

A New York Times bestseller, the shocking story of one of the few people born in a North Korean political prison to have escaped and survived. Blaine Harden's latest book, King of Spies, will be available from Viking in Fall 2017.North Korea is isolated and hungry, bankrupt and belligerent. It is also armed with nuclear weapons. Between 150,000 and 200,000 people are being held in its political ... En savoir plus

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A New York Times bestseller, the shocking story of one of the few people born in a North Korean political prison to have escaped and survived. Blaine Harden's latest book, King of Spies, will be available from Viking in Fall 2017.North Korea is isolated and hungry, bankrupt and belligerent. It is also armed with nuclear weapons. Between 150,000 and 200,000 people are being held in its political
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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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K-Drama School

A Pop Culture Inquiry into Why We Love Korean Television

par Grace Jung ...

Lu par Grace Jung ...

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9 heure 6 min

From the Emmy Award-winning Squid Game to streaming sensations like The Glory and Crash Landing on You, Korean television has emerged onto the global pop culture scene as compelling television**—**but what exactly makes these shows so irresistibly bingeable? And what can we learn about our societies and ourselves from watching them?From stand-up comedian and media studies PhD Grace Jung comes a ... En savoir plus

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From the Emmy Award-winning Squid Game to streaming sensations like The Glory and Crash Landing on You, Korean television has emerged onto the global pop culture scene as compelling television**—**but what exactly makes these shows so irresistibly bingeable? And what can we learn about our societies and ourselves from watching them?From stand-up comedian and media studies PhD Grace Jung comes a
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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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The Reluctant Communist

My Desertion, Court-Martial, and Forty-Year Imprisonment in North Korea

par Charles Robert Jenkins ...

Lu par John McLain ...

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7 heure

In January of 1965, twenty-four-year-old U.S. Army sergeant Charles Robert Jenkins abandoned his post in South Korea, walked across the DMZ, and surrendered to communist North Korean soldiers standing sentry along the world's most heavily militarized border. He believed his action would get him back to the States and a short jail sentence. Instead he found himself in another sort of prison, where ... En savoir plus

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In January of 1965, twenty-four-year-old U.S. Army sergeant Charles Robert Jenkins abandoned his post in South Korea, walked across the DMZ, and surrendered to communist North Korean soldiers standing sentry along the world's most heavily militarized border. He believed his action would get him back to the States and a short jail sentence. Instead he found himself in another sort of prison, where
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Accidental Tyrant

The Life of Kim Il-Sung

par Fyodor Tertitskiy ...

Lu par Gildart Jackson ...

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8 heure 18 min

Kim Il-sung was the enigmatic architect of North Korea. His life is an extraordinary tale of improbable success: once a barely educated guerrilla fighter, he rose to lead the nation at the young age of thirty-three. Against all odds, he established a horrifyingly stable dictatorial regime, one that still struggles to provide for its people, yet could obliterate Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and much ... En savoir plus

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Kim Il-sung was the enigmatic architect of North Korea. His life is an extraordinary tale of improbable success: once a barely educated guerrilla fighter, he rose to lead the nation at the young age of thirty-three. Against all odds, he established a horrifyingly stable dictatorial regime, one that still struggles to provide for its people, yet could obliterate Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and much
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De schatkamer van mijn vader

par Evelien de Bruijn ...

Lu par Evelien de Bruijn ...

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5 heure 48 min

Evelien de Bruijn weet weinig van het Indische kampverleden van haar vader. Hij praat er niet over als ze opgroeit. Als ze vraagt wat er in zijn jeugd is gebeurd, geeft hij haar een brief, bestemd voor haar en haar broer, bedoeld om na zijn dood te lezen. Daarin beschrijft hij zijn jonge jaren in Nederlands-Indië, hoe de oorlog zijn leven binnensluipt en over de familieleden die hij verliest. Na ... En savoir plus

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Evelien de Bruijn weet weinig van het Indische kampverleden van haar vader. Hij praat er niet over als ze opgroeit. Als ze vraagt wat er in zijn jeugd is gebeurd, geeft hij haar een brief, bestemd voor haar en haar broer, bedoeld om na zijn dood te lezen. Daarin beschrijft hij zijn jonge jaren in Nederlands-Indië, hoe de oorlog zijn leven binnensluipt en over de familieleden die hij verliest. Na
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Storm Clouds over the Pacific, 1931-1941

par Peter Harmsen ...

Lu par Walter Dixon ...

Collections series War in the Far East
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9 heure 4 min

War in the Far East is a trilogy of books offering the most complete narrative yet written about the Pacific Theater of World War II, and the first truly international treatment of the epic conflict. Historian Peter Harmsen weaves together a complex and revealing narrative, including facets of the war that are often overlooked in historic narratives. He explores the war in subarctic conditions on ... En savoir plus

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War in the Far East is a trilogy of books offering the most complete narrative yet written about the Pacific Theater of World War II, and the first truly international treatment of the epic conflict. Historian Peter Harmsen weaves together a complex and revealing narrative, including facets of the war that are often overlooked in historic narratives. He explores the war in subarctic conditions on
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The Korean War

1950–53

par Carter Malkasian ...

Lu par Christopher Ragland ...

Collections series Essential Histories
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3 heure 57 min

Bloomsbury presents The Korean War by Carter Malkasian, read by Christopher Ragland.In this introduction, Dr Carter Malkasian provides a concise overview of the so-called "Forgotten War" in Korea.From 1950 to 1953, the most powerful countries in the world engaged in a major conventional war in Korea. Yet ironically this conflict has come to be known as the USA's "Forgotten War." Esteemed historian ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury presents The Korean War by Carter Malkasian, read by Christopher Ragland.In this introduction, Dr Carter Malkasian provides a concise overview of the so-called "Forgotten War" in Korea.From 1950 to 1953, the most powerful countries in the world engaged in a major conventional war in Korea. Yet ironically this conflict has come to be known as the USA's "Forgotten War." Esteemed historian
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Without You, There Is No Us

My Time with the Sons of North Korea's Elite

par Suki Kim ...

Lu par Janet Song ...

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8 heure 34 min

A haunting account of teaching English to the sons of North Korea's ruling class during the last six months of Kim Jong-il's reignEvery day, three times a day, the students march in two straight lines, singing praises to Kim Jong-il and North Korea: Without you, there is no motherland. Without you, there is no us. It is a chilling scene, but gradually Suki Kim, too, learns the tune and, without ... En savoir plus

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A haunting account of teaching English to the sons of North Korea's ruling class during the last six months of Kim Jong-il's reignEvery day, three times a day, the students march in two straight lines, singing praises to Kim Jong-il and North Korea: Without you, there is no motherland. Without you, there is no us. It is a chilling scene, but gradually Suki Kim, too, learns the tune and, without
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MiG Alley

The US Air Force in Korea, 1950-53

par Thomas McKelvey Cleaver ...

Lu par David de Vries ...

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14 heure 11 min

Of the many myths that emerged following the end of the Korean War, the prevailing one in the West was that of the absolute supremacy of U.S. Air Force pilots and aircraft over their Soviet-supplied opponents. The claims of the 10:1 victory-loss ratio achieved by the U.S. Air Force fighter pilots flying the North American F-86 Sabre against their communist adversaries, amongst other such ... En savoir plus

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Of the many myths that emerged following the end of the Korean War, the prevailing one in the West was that of the absolute supremacy of U.S. Air Force pilots and aircraft over their Soviet-supplied opponents. The claims of the 10:1 victory-loss ratio achieved by the U.S. Air Force fighter pilots flying the North American F-86 Sabre against their communist adversaries, amongst other such
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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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Korea

The Impossible Country: South Korea's Amazing Rise from the Ashes: The Inside Story of an Economic, Political and Cultural Phenomenon

par Daniel Tudor ...

Lu par James Cameron Stewart ...

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13 heure 44 min

South Korea's amazing rise from the ashes: the inside story of an economic, political, and cultural phenomenonLong overshadowed by Japan and China, South Korea is a small country that happens to be one of the great national success stories of the postwar period. From a failed state with no democratic tradition, ruined and partitioned by war, and sapped by a half-century of colonial rule, South ... En savoir plus

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South Korea's amazing rise from the ashes: the inside story of an economic, political, and cultural phenomenonLong overshadowed by Japan and China, South Korea is a small country that happens to be one of the great national success stories of the postwar period. From a failed state with no democratic tradition, ruined and partitioned by war, and sapped by a half-century of colonial rule, South
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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
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Brief History of North Korea, A

par KJ Smith ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

Collections Livre audio : 126 - A Brief History of - Around the World Edition
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1 heures 38 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of North Korea takes readers on a compelling journey through the complex and often enigmatic history of this isolated East Asian nation. From its ancient roots in the Korean kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla to the division of Korea after World War II, the rise of the Kim dynasty, and the creation of one of the world’s most ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of North Korea takes readers on a compelling journey through the complex and often enigmatic history of this isolated East Asian nation. From its ancient roots in the Korean kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla to the division of Korea after World War II, the rise of the Kim dynasty, and the creation of one of the world’s most
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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

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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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Samsung Rising

The Inside Story of the South Korean Giant That Set Out to Beat Apple and Conquer Tech

par Geoffrey Cain ...

Lu par Michael Braun ...

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10 heure 4 min

**An explosive exposé of Samsung that “reads like a dynastic thriller, rolling through three generations of family intrigue, embezzlement, bribery, corruption, prostitution, and other bad behavior” (The Wall Street Journal).LONGLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES AND MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD**Based on years of reporting on Samsung for The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, and Time, ... En savoir plus

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**An explosive exposé of Samsung that “reads like a dynastic thriller, rolling through three generations of family intrigue, embezzlement, bribery, corruption, prostitution, and other bad behavior” (The Wall Street Journal).LONGLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES AND MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD**Based on years of reporting on Samsung for The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, and Time,
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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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Explore North Korea

par Introbooks Team ...

Lu par Andrea Giordani ...

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30 min

Baekdu spa, hyongje falls, pegae hill, and the chiangbbai mountain range, are world class attractions that lures in millions of tourists, historians, and explorers to visit North Korea year after year. The number of historically famous destinations, museums, parks and the recreational facilities available in North Korea can only astound the audience all in all. With flamboyant historical feats ... En savoir plus

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Baekdu spa, hyongje falls, pegae hill, and the chiangbbai mountain range, are world class attractions that lures in millions of tourists, historians, and explorers to visit North Korea year after year. The number of historically famous destinations, museums, parks and the recreational facilities available in North Korea can only astound the audience all in all. With flamboyant historical feats
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Brief History of North Korea, A

How the World’s Most Secretive State Came to Be

par Dominic Haynes ...

Lu par Digital Voice Archie G ...

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4 heure 9 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Behind the headlines, propaganda, and political posturing lies a fascinating story of survival, power, and isolation that has shaped one of the world’s most mysterious nations.Are you confused by the endless news cycles about North Korea but still feel like you don’t really understand how it all began? Frustrated by the lack of clear, accessible ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Behind the headlines, propaganda, and political posturing lies a fascinating story of survival, power, and isolation that has shaped one of the world’s most mysterious nations.Are you confused by the endless news cycles about North Korea but still feel like you don’t really understand how it all began? Frustrated by the lack of clear, accessible
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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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Tragic Korean History and Its Connections to World History

par Arestos Philoctetes ...

Lu par A I ...

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47 min

Korea’s tragic history is closely connected to global history. The country’s significant events are not isolated but occurred within the larger context of political, economic, and military shifts in East Asia and the world. This connection provides valuable insights into Korea’s place within the broader currents of global history.History is not just about the past; it’s a tool to better understand ... En savoir plus

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Korea’s tragic history is closely connected to global history. The country’s significant events are not isolated but occurred within the larger context of political, economic, and military shifts in East Asia and the world. This connection provides valuable insights into Korea’s place within the broader currents of global history.History is not just about the past; it’s a tool to better understand
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