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A review by itschlve
The Korean War: A History by Bruce Cumings
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Compelling read about the role of the USA and American imperialism in Korea and how they forever changed the destiny of the peninsula after WW2.
The elements surrounding memory, the remembrance or incapacity to do so, the orientalist views of Korea from the Americans and the West were crucial and very interesting.
Highly recommend this book to people wanting to know more about a war and a conflict that is not over, therefore cannot be forgotten as it is still alive. Even more in the light of the current Camp David summit with Yoon, Biden and Kishida.
The elements surrounding memory, the remembrance or incapacity to do so, the orientalist views of Korea from the Americans and the West were crucial and very interesting.
Highly recommend this book to people wanting to know more about a war and a conflict that is not over, therefore cannot be forgotten as it is still alive. Even more in the light of the current Camp David summit with Yoon, Biden and Kishida.