The Making of the First Korean President: Syngman Rhee’s Quest for Independence 9780824839147

The only full-scale history of Syngman Rhee’s (1875–1965) early career in English was published nearly six decades ago.

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Table of contents :
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Note on Romanization and Photos
Abbreviations
Korean Names
1. Birth of a Christian Reformer
2. Diplomacy With a U.S. President and Ivy League Education in America
3. Christian Education and Evangelism in Korea and Japan
4. Early Life In Hawai‘i
5. President of the Korean Provisional Governments
6. Fall From Power In Shanghai And Hawai‘i
7. Solo Drive for Korean Independence in Europe and Marriage to Francesca Donner
8. In Pursuit of Diplomatic Recognition During the Pacific War
9. New Rivals and Detractors
10. Becoming the President of the Republic of Korea
Conclusion
Chronology of Syngman Rhee’s Career to 1948
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G
Appendix H
Appendix I
Appendix J
Appendix K
Appendix L
Notes
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
About the Author

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