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