King Sejong the Great : the everlasting light of Korea /

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Bibliographic Details
Imprint:	[New York] : Diamond Sutra Recitation Group, 2006, c2007.
Description:	112 p. : ill. (1 col.) ; 24 cm.
Language:	English
Series:	Korean spirit and culture series ; 2
Subject:	Sejong, -- King of Korea, -- 1397-1450. Sejong, -- King of Korea, -- 1397-1450. Kings and rulers. Korea -- Kings and rulers -- Biography. Korea -- History -- Chosŏn dynasty, 1392-1910. Korea. History Biography.
Format:	E-Resource Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7301015

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Other authors / contributors:	Diamond Sutra Recitation Group.
ISBN:	0977961362 9780977961368
Notes:	"Thoughts and achievements of King Sejong, the greatest leader that five thousand years of Korean history has ever had."--Cover. Includes bibliographical references (p. 111). Also available online.

Table of Contents:

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.

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