The Origins of the Korean War: Second Edition

by Peter Lowe

Overview

Since this famous study first appeared in 1986 a wealth of new scholarship has been stimulated by the new material made available by the fall of the Soviet Union and the partial release of archives in China. To take account of these new perspectives xxx; which particularly affect the roles of the Soviet Union, China and Korea itself xxx; Dr Lowe has substantially rewritten and expanded his text.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138178830
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/23/2016
Series:	Origins Of Modern Wars
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	302
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Peter Lowe

Table of Contents

Editor' Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations. 1. Korea, The Japanese Empire and the Pacific War. 2. The Establishment of Two Koreas. 3. The Approach of Confrontation in Korea. 4. General MacArthur and the Recovery of Japan. 5. The Demise of Kuomintang and the Triumph of Chinese Communism. 6. The Cold War in Europe. 7. The Outbreak of the Korean War. 8. Rollback and Chinese Intervention in Korea. Conclusion. Select Bibliography. Maps. Index.

Editorial Reviews

'Lowe's excellent book should prove a comprehensive and lucid introduction to its subject, and is particularly welcome given the growing interest in the Cold War at undergraduate level.'

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