Nanjung Ilgi; War Diary of Admiral Yi Sun-sin
Book description
This book is the English version of the Nanjung Ilgi, which recorded in detail the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592 from May of the year when the war started to the day before the official died in the battle of Noryang.
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1 author picked Nanjung Ilgi; War Diary of Admiral Yi Sun-sin as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
If you want to learn about a time or a culture, I think an excellent way to start is to consult a primary source. Since I was setting my novel in the 16th century during the Japanese invasion of Korea, I wanted to learn as much as I could firsthand. This diary, written by Korea’s most famous admiral, is rich with cultural information and personal anecdotes. Admiral Yi Sun-Shin is a legendary war hero—brilliant, brave, and scrappy—whom Koreans compare to Admiral Nelson of the British Royal Navy. As I wrote my novel, I was inspired by the words of…
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