Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface xi
4. Acknowledgments xv
5. Note on Romanization and Photos xix
6. Abbreviations xxi
7. Korean Names xxiii
8. 1. Birth of a Christian Reformer 1
9. 2. Diplomacy With a U.S. President and Ivy League Education in America 18
10. 3. Christian Education and Evangelism in Korea and Japan 41
11. 4. Early Life In Hawai‘i 64
12. 5. President of the Korean Provisional Governments 89
13. 6. Fall From Power In Shanghai And Hawai‘i 131
14. 7. Solo Drive for Korean Independence in Europe and Marriage to Francesca Donner 178
15. 8. In Pursuit of Diplomatic Recognition During the Pacific War 203
16. 9. New Rivals and Detractors 235
17. 10. Becoming the President of the Republic of Korea 267
18. Conclusion 281
19. Chronology of Syngman Rhee’s Career to 1948 295
20. Appendix A 305
21. Appendix B 309
22. Appendix C 311
23. Appendix D 313
24. Appendix E 316
25. Appendix F 317
26. Appendix G 319
27. Appendix H 321
28. Appendix I 322
29. Appendix J 323
30. Appendix K 329
31. Appendix L 332
32. Notes 335
33. Glossary 395
34. Bibliography 403
35. Index 437
36. About the Author 445