Presented to you through Paradigm Publishing Services
University of Hawai'i Press
Book
Licensed
Unlicensed
Requires Authentication
The Spirit of Independence
A Primer of Korean Modernization and Reform
-
-
Translated by:
and
Language:
English
Published/Copyright:
2001
About this book
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.
Topics
-
Download PDFPublicly Available
Frontmatter
i -
Download PDFPublicly Available
CONTENTS
vii -
Download PDFPublicly Available
Foreword
xi -
Download PDFPublicly Available
Notes on Asian Names and Words
xv -
Download PDFPublicly Available
Acknowledgments
xvii -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Translator’s Introduction
1 - The Spirit of Independence
-
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Author’s Introduction
25 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Postscript
27 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Publisher’s Postscript
29 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 1. Introduction
32 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 2. Everyone Should Awaken to Their Responsibility
34 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 3. Failure in Discharging Duties Invites Disaster
40 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 4. Things That the People Can Do If They Try
45 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 5. Foundation of True Loyalty
48 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 6. A Strong Resolve for Independence
51 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 7. Establishing Relations with Foreign Countries
54 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 8. Distinction between Independence and Neutrality
59 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 9. The Nation May Not Last If the People Remain Unenlightened
62 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 10. Crucial Importance of the Right of Self-Rule
67 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 11. An Outline of the Laws of the Universe
71 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 12. Classification of the Six Continents
76 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 13. Classification of the Five Races
80 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 14. Distinctions between the New and the Old
82 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 15. Three Types of Government
85 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 16. Rights of the American People
89 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 17. Events Leading to American Independence
95 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 18. The Declaration of American Independence
98 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 19. History of the American Civil War
104 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 20. History of the French Revolution
108 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 21. Benefits of Constitutional Government
113 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 22. Damages Caused by Failure to Change Government
116 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 23. Political System Matches the Level of the People
119 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 24. The People’s Mind Must Be Free First
121 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 25. Limits on the Right of Freedom
137 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 26. History of Korean (Taehan) Independence
139 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 27. China’s Obstinacy
143 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 28. History of Japan’s Progress
146 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 29. Political History of Russia
149 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 30. Western Influence Extends Eastward
152 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 31. Japanese Endeavor to Establish Relations with Korea
159 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 32. Trading with Japan for the First Time
161 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 33. The Imo Mutiny (1882)
164 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 34. Korea, Japan, and China before the Sino-Japanese War
167 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 35. Events of the Kapsin Coup (1884)
171 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 36. Sending Ministers to the West for the First Time
175 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 37. Causes of the Sino-Japanese War
178 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 38. [Foreign] Relations after the Sino-Japanese War
182 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 39. Russian Power Invades Liaotung
185 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 40. The Boxer Incident in China
187 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 41. Causes of the Russo-Japanese War
192 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 42. Korea in 1894 –1895
198 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 43. Japan and Russia after 1894 –1895
202 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 44. Japan and Russia before the War
209 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 45. Results of the Russo-Japanese Negotiations
216 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 46. Situation in Korea Following the Outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War
221 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 47. Japanese Intentions Are Different from Before
227 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 48. Damages Inflicted by China, Japan, and Russia
233 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 49. We Have Missed Many Good Opportunities
236 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 50. Intentions of the Japanese Government
239 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 51. Intentions of the Japanese People
243 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Chapter 52. Epilogue: Essential Conditions for Independence
253 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Notes
285 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
Index
297 -
Download PDFRequires Authentication UnlicensedLicensed
About the Translator
307
Publishing information
Pages and Images/Illustrations in book
eBook published on:
February 12, 2018
eBook ISBN:
9780824864446
Pages and Images/Illustrations in book
eBook ISBN:
9780824864446
Audience(s) for this book
For an expert adult audience, including professional development and academic research