Inside North Korea's theocracy : the rise and sudden fall of Jang Song-thaek / Ra Jong-yil ; transla...
Inside North Korea's theocracy : the rise and sudden fall of Jang Song-thaek / Ra Jong-yil ; transla...
Inside North Korea's theocracy : the rise and sudden fall of Jang Song-thaek / Ra Jong-yil ; translated by Jinna Park.
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Publisher
Albany : State University of New York Press, [2019]
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G 2019/2624
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Language
English
Korean
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Physical Description
Physical content
xvi, 200 pages ; 24 cm
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
In the shadow of greatness -- A shadow cast across love -- Edgy romance -- Kim Kyong-hui's residence -- The dark side of success -- Northern snakehead and rice -- Sunshine, shade, and shadows -- The past is never dead.
Publication information
Publisher
Albany : State University of New York Press, [2019]
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
[2019]
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Summary
First published in Korean in 2016, 'Inside North Korea?s Theocracy' offers a fascinating and rare look at the lives of several of the regime?s key leaders. Its primary focus is Jang Song-thaek, a talented and reformminded member of the political ruling class who was executed in 2013. Jang was the son-in-law of North Korean founder, Kim Il-sung; bro...
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Full title
Inside North Korea's theocracy : the rise and sudden fall of Jang Song-thaek / Ra Jong-yil ; translated by Jinna Park.
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General note
"This book (previously entitled Path of Jang Sung-Taek) was first published in Korea in 2016" -- Title page verso.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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G 2019/2624
Record Identifier
74VKVxPv35KZ
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVxPv35KZ
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ISBN
9781438473734 hardcover alkaline paper
1438473737 hardcover alkaline paper
DDC
951.93051092 B
MMS ID
991024244815602626
