Post by ajk on Mar 15, 2015 21:36:33 GMT -5
This thread will accumulate useful links that give helpful background information about people, places, events and whatever else comes up in the series.
gwanbaek (Korean version of Hideyoshi's title): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sessh%C5%8D_and_Kampaku
Jeong Yeorip's alleged treason plot of 1589: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1589_rebellion_of_Jeong_Yeo-rip
Jixiao Xinshu (Ming-era book on military tactics and training): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jixiao_Xinshu
Joseon political factions: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easterners
King Yeonsan's overthrow: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeonsangun_of_Joseon
Oda Nobunaga: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oda_Nobunaga
"righteous troops": en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Righteous_Army
Yingzong emperor of Ming / Zhengtong Emperor (captured by barbarians and later released: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhengtong_Emperor
Also, I've mentioned this in another thread, but the actual Book of Corrections written by Ryu Seongryong is available as a paperback book in an English translation. It was published by Cal-Berkley's Institute of Asian Studies in 2002. Go to bookfinder.com and you can get a used copy for under $20 or a new one for $24. I got a copy after IYSS ended and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Excellent translation, and the text itself was very easy to read. Should be a great companion to watching this series.
gwanbaek (Korean version of Hideyoshi's title): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sessh%C5%8D_and_Kampaku
Jeong Yeorip's alleged treason plot of 1589: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1589_rebellion_of_Jeong_Yeo-rip
Jixiao Xinshu (Ming-era book on military tactics and training): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jixiao_Xinshu
Joseon political factions: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easterners
King Yeonsan's overthrow: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeonsangun_of_Joseon
Oda Nobunaga: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oda_Nobunaga
"righteous troops": en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Righteous_Army
Yingzong emperor of Ming / Zhengtong Emperor (captured by barbarians and later released: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhengtong_Emperor
Also, I've mentioned this in another thread, but the actual Book of Corrections written by Ryu Seongryong is available as a paperback book in an English translation. It was published by Cal-Berkley's Institute of Asian Studies in 2002. Go to bookfinder.com and you can get a used copy for under $20 or a new one for $24. I got a copy after IYSS ended and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Excellent translation, and the text itself was very easy to read. Should be a great companion to watching this series.