A young girl carrying a baby on her back walks by a stalled tank during the Korean War in June 1951 | Image: Maj. R.V. Spencer of U.S. Navy, via Morning Calm Weekly Newspaper
“Korea at War: Conflicts that Shaped the World” is Michael J. Seth’s ninth book on the country, and with the 70th Anniversary of the signing of the Armistice Agreement this month, it provides a timely framework to understand the division of this land and its people.
While many readers may yawn at the prospect of another book on the Korean War — certainly the title and cover do this one no favors — the content is informative, balanced and supported by enough analysis to provide value for even the most seasoned of readers.
“Korea at War: Conflicts that Shaped the World” is Michael J. Seth’s ninth book on the country, and with the 70th Anniversary of the signing of the Armistice Agreement this month, it provides a timely framework to understand the division of this land and its people.
While many readers may yawn at the prospect of another book on the Korean War — certainly the title and cover do this one no favors — the content is informative, balanced and supported by enough analysis to provide value for even the most seasoned of readers.
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David A. Tizzard has a Ph.D. in Korean Studies and lectures at Seoul Women's University and Hanyang University. He is a social and cultural commentator who has lived in Korea for nearly two decades. He is also the host of the Korea Deconstructed podcast.