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The Spirit of Independence

A Primer of Korean Modernization and Reform
  • Translated by: and
Language: English
Published/Copyright: 2001

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Syngman Rhee (Yi Sûng-man, 1875-1965) is undoubtedly one of the most important figures in modern Korean history. He emerged as the dominant leader in Korea's nationalist struggle against Japan and served as the first president of the Republic of Korea from 1948 through 1960. Rhee's political career as founder and president, however, was not without controversy. While some hailed him as "the George Washington of Korea," others regarded Rhee as "a little Chiang Kai-shek." This first English translation of Rhee's magnum opus, The Spirit of Independence (Tongnip chôngsin), provides readers with an essential key to understanding the breadth and depth of Rhee's thought at a critical juncture in his life and his country's history.

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    Frontmatter

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    CONTENTS

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    Foreword

    xi
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    Notes on Asian Names and Words

    xv
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    Acknowledgments

    xvii
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    Translator’s Introduction

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    Author’s Introduction

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    Postscript

    27
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    Publisher’s Postscript

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    Chapter 1. Introduction

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    Chapter 2. Everyone Should Awaken to Their Responsibility

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    Chapter 3. Failure in Discharging Duties Invites Disaster

    40
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    Chapter 4. Things That the People Can Do If They Try

    45
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    Chapter 5. Foundation of True Loyalty

    48
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    Chapter 6. A Strong Resolve for Independence

    51
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    Chapter 7. Establishing Relations with Foreign Countries

    54
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    Chapter 8. Distinction between Independence and Neutrality

    59
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    Chapter 9. The Nation May Not Last If the People Remain Unenlightened

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    Chapter 10. Crucial Importance of the Right of Self-Rule

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    Chapter 11. An Outline of the Laws of the Universe

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    Chapter 12. Classification of the Six Continents

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    Chapter 13. Classification of the Five Races

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    Chapter 14. Distinctions between the New and the Old

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    Chapter 15. Three Types of Government

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    Chapter 16. Rights of the American People

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    Chapter 17. Events Leading to American Independence

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    Chapter 18. The Declaration of American Independence

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    Chapter 19. History of the American Civil War

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    Chapter 20. History of the French Revolution

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    Chapter 21. Benefits of Constitutional Government

    113
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    Chapter 22. Damages Caused by Failure to Change Government

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    Chapter 23. Political System Matches the Level of the People

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    Chapter 24. The People’s Mind Must Be Free First

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    Chapter 25. Limits on the Right of Freedom

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    Chapter 26. History of Korean (Taehan) Independence

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    Chapter 27. China’s Obstinacy

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    Chapter 28. History of Japan’s Progress

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    Chapter 29. Political History of Russia

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    Chapter 30. Western Influence Extends Eastward

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    Chapter 31. Japanese Endeavor to Establish Relations with Korea

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    Chapter 32. Trading with Japan for the First Time

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    Chapter 33. The Imo Mutiny (1882)

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    Chapter 34. Korea, Japan, and China before the Sino-Japanese War

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    Chapter 35. Events of the Kapsin Coup (1884)

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    Chapter 36. Sending Ministers to the West for the First Time

    175
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    Chapter 37. Causes of the Sino-Japanese War

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    Chapter 38. [Foreign] Relations after the Sino-Japanese War

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    Chapter 39. Russian Power Invades Liaotung

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    Chapter 40. The Boxer Incident in China

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    Chapter 41. Causes of the Russo-Japanese War

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    Chapter 42. Korea in 1894 –1895

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    Chapter 43. Japan and Russia after 1894 –1895

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    Chapter 44. Japan and Russia before the War

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    Chapter 45. Results of the Russo-Japanese Negotiations

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    Chapter 46. Situation in Korea Following the Outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War

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    Chapter 47. Japanese Intentions Are Different from Before

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    Chapter 48. Damages Inflicted by China, Japan, and Russia

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    Chapter 49. We Have Missed Many Good Opportunities

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    Chapter 50. Intentions of the Japanese Government

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    Chapter 51. Intentions of the Japanese People

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    Chapter 52. Epilogue: Essential Conditions for Independence

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    Notes

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    Index

    297
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    About the Translator

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