Tuesday 25 November 2014

Geography and Time

The Joseon Dynasty, (sometimes called the Hermit Kingdom) was a kingdom that existed on what is now the whole of the Korean Peninsula from 1392-1910 CE. It was a time of great change in Korea; one of innovation, and invasion. One of technology, and treachery. One of great social change, and grinding conservatism. In short, the Joseon Dynasty was many of the things that now define our modern age, and we can learn much though its careful analysis. In this series of posts I hope simply to touch on some of the aspects which made Korea at this time so unique in the hopes that those interested will use the information here as a springboard to their own studies; not simply of the Joseon Dynasty, but of all cultures.

The Location of the Joseon Dynasty in the world (Fredericks, R. 2014)


The provinces of the Joseon Dynasty (Korea.net, 2014)

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