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Tombstones without a Tomb

About the E-Books

Title Sub
Korea's Queen Sindeok from Goryeo into the Twenty-First Century
Author
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Co-Author
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Translator
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Publisher
Seoul Selection
Published Year
2017
Country
SOUTH KOREA
Classification

KDC구분 > History

Original Title
Tombstones without a Tomb
Romanization of Original
Tombstones without a Tomb
Original Language

English(English)

ISBN
9781624121067
Page
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Series
OverDrive Read

About the Author

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  • Hildi Kang
  • Birth : 1934 ~ -
  • Occupation : 학자
  • First Name : -
  • Family Name : -
  • Korean Name : 힐디 강
  • ISNI : -
  • Works : 0
About the Original Work
Tombstones Without a Tomb: Korea's Queen Sindeok from Goryeo Into the Twenty-First Century
More About the Original Work
Descriptions -
  • English(English)

Sindeok, the First Queen of the Joseon Dynasty

Heavy, intricately carved tombstones are embedded in the banks of theCheonggyecheon Stream that cuts through downtown Seoul, in the shadows of the Gwangtonggyo Bridge, echoing the story of their owner, Queen Sindeok, the first of the Joseon Dynasty. Why are these stones here under the bridge, out in public view, rather than surrounding their assigned tomb, the Royal Tomb of Queen Sindeok?

To examine and understand this enigmatic situation, Tombstones without a Tomb first seeks to understand why the status of Queen Sindeok, who played a crucial role in the foundation of the new dynasty, was degraded after her death, and then traces the process of how the Queen's honor has since been restored. As the hidden story unfolds, the book brings awareness to the history of Neo-Confucianism and the Neo-Confucian mindset among scholar-officials and the throne throughout the six hundred years of the Joseon dynasty.

A well-organized and useful resource, this original English publication helps readers explore the life and legacy of Queen Sindeok and take a look into the Neo-Confucian society of the Joseon Dynasty.

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