Korea Between Empires, 1895-1919 - (Studies of the East Asian Institute (Columbia Paperback)) by Andre Schmid (Paperback)

Korea Between Empires is a groundbreaking historical exploration that uncovers the formative influence of language and social discourse on conceptions of nationalism, national identity, and the nation-state in Korea.

Through a detailed examination of two critical periods in Korean history, this book chronicles the development of a Korean national consciousness and reveals how key concepts and symbols were created and integrated into political programs to shape an original understanding of these concepts.

With a focus on the role of newspapers as producers and disseminators of knowledge about the nation, Korea Between Empires offers a fresh perspective on the rise of a nationalist movement in Korea amid Chinese and Japanese colonial ambitions.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Korean history, nationalism, and the complexities of modern identity formation.