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Additional authors

1. Diamond Sutra Recitation Group.

Description

1. 112 p. : ill. (1 col.); 24 cm.

Series statement

1. Korean spirit and culture series ; 2

Subject

1. Sejong, King of Korea, 1397-1450
2. History, 15th Century > Korea
3. Korea > Kings and rulers > Biography
4. Korea > History > Chosŏn dynasty, 1392-1910
5. Korea

Contents

1. General remarks -- Historical context -- Character and spirit of King Sejong -- King Sejong's achievements: Chiphyonjon, the 'Jade Hall'. Development of legal institutions. Reform of the land tax. Music : a joy to share with the people. Sejong's contribution to medical science. Innovations in printing. Developments in agriculture. Astronomy and inventions. Scientificfic progress in 15th century Korea -- Invention of the Koran alphabet -- Concluding words -- Appendix: The Sillok : the royal annals of Choson Dynasty -- The history of rain gauge.

Call number

1. JFE 09-924

Note

1. "Thoughts and achievements of King Sejong, the greatest leader that five thousand years of Korean history has ever had"--Cover.

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 111).

Additional formats (note)

1. Also available online.

Title

1. King Sejong the Great : the everlasting light of Korea / [Editorial Board of the Diamond Sutra Recitation Group].

Imprint

1. [New York] : Diamond Sutra Recitation Group, 2006, c2007.

Series

1. Korean spirit and culture series ; 2

Additional formats

1. Also available online.

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 111).

Connect to:

1. http://www.koreanhero.net/kingsejong/index.html

Added author

1. Diamond Sutra Recitation Group.

LCCN

1. 2007373474

ISBN

1. 0977961362
2. 9780977961368

Research call number

1. JFE 09-924