Kevin O'Rourke Livres

Korean poetry's evolution is explored from the pre-Shilla era through the Koryo dynasty, highlighting two distinct traditions: hanshi, a contemplative form using Chinese characters, and vernacular poetry, primarily sung and meant for entertainment. Kevin O'Rourke's compilation features 150 poems across five sections, including all extant Shilla hyangga and major Koryo kayo. His translations are complemented by insightful commentary on historical contexts, poetic forms, and the poets' lives, making this work a rich resource for understanding Korea's poetic heritage.

This account of Indonesia’s political and economic struggles details events from the final days of President Soeharto’s rule through the first two years of Wahid’s presidency. Drawing on interviews with political figures, government officials, prodemocracy activists, and paramilitary civilians, this book outlines the political crisis that pitted predemocracy reformers against corruptors, Islamists against nationalists, and the elite against the Indonesian people. This in-depth analysis of the world’s fourth largest nation and the world’s largest Muslim country recounts the collapse of the financial system, the downfall of Soeharto, and the relentless power struggles of an unscrupulous ruling class.

The Cambridge Economic History of Modern Europe presents a unified, pan-European perspective on economic history since 1700, organized by topic. This second volume explores three phases: globalization until WWI, deglobalization during 1914-1945, and post-war integration, covering key themes like growth, business cycles, and living standards.