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• catalog abstract ""The closing years of the Choson dynasty have received considerable attention from historians of Korea. Nevertheless, surprisingly few biographical studies have been written on the major Korean political figures of that time. The diplomat and scholar-official Min Yong-hwan (1861-1905), described by one contemporary Western observer as "undoubtably the first Korean after the emperor," is best remembered in Korean historiography for his pioneering diplomacy at the courts of Tsar Nicholas II and Queen Victoria in the late 1890s. Furthermore, as the highest ranking official to commit suicide in protest against the 1905 Japan-Korea protectorate treaty, he is considered to be the foremost patriot of Korea's Taehan era (1897-1910). This pioneering study of Min Yong-hwan is long overdue and provides us with a new perspective on a period of Korean history that still casts its shadow over the region today." "Unlike many of his contemporaries, Min Yong-hwan left behind a substantial collection of written works, including political essays and travel diaries. Based on these important documents and other primary source materials from Korea and the West, Michael Finch's study traces Min's life and political development from 1861 to 1905. During this turbulent period of Korea's history, Min moved away from the relatively conservative views of the ruling elite toward a more reformist position that looked to Britain and the United States as role models for Korean modernization. As a close relative of King Kojong and Queen Myongsong, Min played an important role in bridging the gap between the throne and Korean reformers and members of the foreign diplomatic and missionary communities."--Jacket.".
• catalog alternative "Project Muse UPCC books net".
• catalog contributor b12485426.
• catalog coverage "Korea Politics and government 1864-1910.".
• catalog created "c2002.".
• catalog date "2002".
• catalog date "c2002.".
• catalog dateCopyrighted "c2002.".
• catalog description ""The closing years of the Choson dynasty have received considerable attention from historians of Korea. Nevertheless, surprisingly few biographical studies have been written on the major Korean political figures of that time. The diplomat and scholar-official Min Yong-hwan (1861-1905), described by one contemporary Western observer as "undoubtably the first Korean after the emperor," is best remembered in Korean historiography for his pioneering diplomacy at the courts of Tsar Nicholas II and Queen Victoria in the late 1890s. Furthermore, as the highest ranking official to commit suicide in protest against the 1905 Japan-Korea protectorate treaty, he is considered to be the foremost patriot of Korea's Taehan era (1897-1910).".
• catalog description ""Unlike many of his contemporaries, Min Yong-hwan left behind a substantial collection of written works, including political essays and travel diaries. Based on these important documents and other primary source materials from Korea and the West, Michael Finch's study traces Min's life and political development from 1861 to 1905. During this turbulent period of Korea's history, Min moved away from the relatively conservative views of the ruling elite toward a more reformist position that looked to Britain and the United States as role models for Korean modernization.".
• catalog description "As a close relative of King Kojong and Queen Myongsong, Min played an important role in bridging the gap between the throne and Korean reformers and members of the foreign diplomatic and missionary communities."--Jacket.".
• catalog description "Early Life and Political Career -- The Closing Decades of the Choson Dynasty (1866-1910) -- The Intellectual Background of Late Choson -- Min's Family Background and Early Life -- Min's Early Political Career (1877-1882) -- The Soldiers' Rebellion of 1882 -- Min's Career from 1884 until the Sino-Japanese War -- Proposals for Reform -- The Date of Composition of Ch'onilch'aek -- Min's Assessment of Choson's Relations with Russia, Japan, and China, and of the Tonghak Problem -- The Perceived Russian Threat -- The Perceived Japanese Threat -- Choson's Relationship with China -- The Tonghak Problem -- Min's Ten Proposals for Preparation and Defense -- Employing Talented People -- Restoring the Fundamental Principles of Government -- Reform of the Military System -- Adequate Storage of Materials -- The Repair of Weapons -- The Defense of Strategic Points -- Relieving the People's Suffering -- Managing Wealth and Expenditure -- Promotion of Schools -- Relations with Neighboring Countries -- Mission to Russia -- Brief History of Russo-Korean Relations -- The Background and Purpose of Min's 1896 Mission to Russia -- The Authorship of Haech'on ch'ubom -- The Journey to Russia -- Min's Diplomatic Activity and Negotiations in Moscow -- The Choson Mission's Diplomatic Activity and Negotiations in St. Petersburg -- Min's Relationship with His Adjutant, Yun Ch'i-ho -- The Choson Mission's Encounter with Western Technology and Institutions in St. Petersburg -- The Return Journey and Min's Encounters with Korean Immigrants in Siberia.".
• catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-243) and index.".
• catalog description "This pioneering study of Min Yong-hwan is long overdue and provides us with a new perspective on a period of Korean history that still casts its shadow over the region today."".
• catalog extent "xii, 256 p. :".
• catalog hasFormat "Min Yŏng-hwan.".
• catalog identifier "0824825209 (cloth : alk. paper)".
• catalog isFormatOf "Min Yŏng-hwan.".
• catalog isPartOf "Hawaiʻi studies on Korea".
• catalog issued "2002".
• catalog issued "c2002.".
• catalog language "eng".
• catalog publisher "Honolulu : University of Hawaiʻi Press : Center for Korean Studies, University of Hawaiʻi,".
• catalog relation "Min Yŏng-hwan.".
• catalog spatial "Korea Politics and government 1864-1910.".
• catalog spatial "Korea".
• catalog subject "951.9/02/092 B 21".
• catalog subject "DS915.5.M5 F56 2002".
• catalog subject "Min, Yŏng-hwan, 1861-1905.".
• catalog subject "Statesmen Korea Biography.".
• catalog tableOfContents "Early Life and Political Career -- The Closing Decades of the Choson Dynasty (1866-1910) -- The Intellectual Background of Late Choson -- Min's Family Background and Early Life -- Min's Early Political Career (1877-1882) -- The Soldiers' Rebellion of 1882 -- Min's Career from 1884 until the Sino-Japanese War -- Proposals for Reform -- The Date of Composition of Ch'onilch'aek -- Min's Assessment of Choson's Relations with Russia, Japan, and China, and of the Tonghak Problem -- The Perceived Russian Threat -- The Perceived Japanese Threat -- Choson's Relationship with China -- The Tonghak Problem -- Min's Ten Proposals for Preparation and Defense -- Employing Talented People -- Restoring the Fundamental Principles of Government -- Reform of the Military System -- Adequate Storage of Materials -- The Repair of Weapons -- The Defense of Strategic Points -- Relieving the People's Suffering -- Managing Wealth and Expenditure -- Promotion of Schools -- Relations with Neighboring Countries -- Mission to Russia -- Brief History of Russo-Korean Relations -- The Background and Purpose of Min's 1896 Mission to Russia -- The Authorship of Haech'on ch'ubom -- The Journey to Russia -- Min's Diplomatic Activity and Negotiations in Moscow -- The Choson Mission's Diplomatic Activity and Negotiations in St. Petersburg -- Min's Relationship with His Adjutant, Yun Ch'i-ho -- The Choson Mission's Encounter with Western Technology and Institutions in St. Petersburg -- The Return Journey and Min's Encounters with Korean Immigrants in Siberia.".
• catalog title "Min Yŏng-hwan : a political biography / Michael Finch.".
• catalog type "Biography. fast".
• catalog type "text".