Bibliograph

King Sejong the Great, the everlasting light of Korea, [Editorial Board of the Diamond Sutra Recitation Group]

Type

Label

King Sejong the Great, the everlasting light of Korea, [Editorial Board of the Diamond Sutra Recitation Group]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 111)

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

King Sejong the Great

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

74492015

Responsibility statement

[Editorial Board of the Diamond Sutra Recitation Group]

Series statement

Korean spirit and culture series, 2

Sub title

the everlasting light of Korea

Table Of Contents

The historical context -- The character and spirit of King Sejong -- King Sejong's achievements. Chiphyonjon, the 'Jade Hall' ; Development of legal institutions ; Reform of the land tax ; Music : a joy to share with the people ; Sejong's contribution to medical science ; Innovations in printing ; Developments in agriculture ; Astronomy and inventions ; Scientific progress in 15th century Korea -- Invention of the Korean alphabet -- Appendix: The Sillok : the royal annals of Choson Dynasty -- The history of the rain gauge

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