Gwangju Uprising: The Rebellion for Democracy in South Korea (2022)

Gwangju Uprising: The Rebellion for Democracy in South Korea Wydawca: Verso Opis produktu The essential account of the South Korean 1980 pro-democracy rebellion On May 18, 1980, student activists gathered in the South Korean city of Gwangju to protest the coup d'état and the martial law government of General Chun Doo-hwan. The security forces responded with unmitigated violence. Over the next ten days hundreds of students, activists, and citizens were arrested, tortured, and murdered. The events of the uprising shaped over a decade of resistance to the repressive South Korean regime and paved the way for the country's democratization. This fresh translation by Slin Jung of a text compiled from eyewitness testimonies presents a gripping and comprehensive account of both the events of the uprising and the political situation that preceded and followed the violence of that period. Included is a preface by acclaimed Korean novelist Hwang Sok-yong. Gwangju Uprising is a vital resource for those interested in East Asian contemporary history and the global struggle for democracy. Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product Specyfikacja SKU: VRSO059875648 EAN: 9781788737142 Waga: 558 g Author: Sok-Yong, Hwang Binding: Paperback Pages: 512 Publication Year: 2022 BISAC Category 1: HIS023000 BISAC Category 2: POL054000 BISAC Category 3: POL035010