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Unlike most other Korean history books, this books covers all aspects of the history of the Korean people--their art, literature, religion and political, economic and social experiences from the ancient times to the present. It is noteworthy that, for the first time, the recent history and various aspects of national development of both North and South Korea are dealt with in this book. This book will fill the need for a comprensive, up-to-date, single-volume Korean history which has existed for a long time.