Ben Waber reviewed A brief history of Korea by Michael J. Seth (Brief History of Asia)
An Excellent Introduction to Korean History
4 stars
True to the title, this book is just long enough to give you a solid introduction to Korean history, while not long enough to spend lots of time in analysis of different historical trends/events. What emerges is an excellent overview of Korea's fascinating history, with a good amount of the book centering on the pre-1900s while not neglecting the colonial and modern period. Overall, it's a great jumping off point for further reading. Highly recommend.