Friday, September 10, 2010

collection of images, mainly 1930s

Postcard Collection. The collection is part of our open-access digital archive called Lafayette College East Asia Image Collections. The Lin
Collection consists of 370 Japanese postcards, mostly depicting scenes from 1930s Japan and Taiwan, but with some images of from Korea and
Chinahttp://digital.lafayette.edu/collections/eastasia

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Koguryeo battle of 612 A.D.

Q. Studying for history of Korea I run into the battle between Koguryeo and Sui dinasty's China of 612 A.D.
 
A. Sources to consult (besides the Samguk Sagi)
Asmolov, Konstantin V. "The System of Military Activity of Kogury?." Korea Journal 32:2 (Summer 1992): 103-116.
Gabriel, Richard A. and Boose, Donald W. "The Korean Way of War: Salsu River." In Richard A. Gabriel and Donald W. Boose. The Great Battles of Antiquity: A Strategic and Tactical Guide to Great Battles that Shaped the Development of War. Westport, CN: Greenwood Press, 1994.
 
Wikipedia (if you read Chinese or Korean compare those Wikipedia entries, too)
Search also under Battle of the Salsu River. Try also looking under Eulji Mundeok