Full Description
Kim Ku was highly involved in the struggle for Korea's independence from Japan, and now the autobiography of this celebrated national figure, before only available in Korean, Chinese, or Japanese, has been translated into English. Kim's writings detail the rise of Korea, from inception to the modern 'Two Koreas.' In addition, a major statement of political philosophy by Kim has been translated, and Jongsoo Lee has added an insightful introduction, a table comparing the dates of world events to dates in Kim's life, and a compilation of biographical sketches on the figures that appear in the autobiography. This book, complete with photographs and maps, is a must-read for anyone studying Asian history and culture.
Contents
Chapter 1 Abbreviations Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Photos Chapter 4 Introduction Chapter 5 Author's Foreword to the 1947 Han'gul Edition Chapter 6 Foreword Chapter 7 Our Family and My Childhood Chapter 8 My Unfortunate Youth Chapter 9 The Days of Wandering Chapter 10 In the Service of the People Chapter 11 Shanghai After the March First Movement Chapter 12 Ten Thousand Ri Along the Yangtze River Chapter 13 Return to My Homeland Chapter 14 Appendix I: My Wish: The Statement of Political Philosophy, 1947 Chapter 15 Appendix II: Chronological Table Chapter 16 Appendix III: Historical Notes Chapter 17 Index
