The Korean War
William Whitney Stueck
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The Korean War
Published
2001
Publisher
Pʻurŭn Yŏksa
Pages
863
ISBN-10
8987787362
Description
This first truly international history of the Korean War argues that its timing, its course, and its outcome made it in effect a substitute for World War III. Stueck draws on recently available materials from seven countries, plus the archives of the United Nations, presenting a detailed narrative of the diplomacy of the conflict and a broad assessment of its critical role in the Cold War. In Stueck's view, contributors to the UN cause in Korea provided support not out of any abstract commitment to a universal system of collective security but because they saw an opportunity to influence U.S. policy. At the moment of Chinese intervention in Korea in the fall of 1950, as in other instances prior to the armistice in July 1953, NATO allies and Third World neutrals succeeded in curbing American adventurism and so in blocking the spread of hostilities to other parts of the world. While conceding the tragic and brutal nature of the war, Stueck suggests that it helped to prevent the occurrence of an even more destructive conflict in Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Korean War?
This edition of The Korean War has approximately 863 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Korean War?
For most readers, The Korean War typically takes between 17h 59m and 11h 59m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 215,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 14h 23m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 29 days • Estimated word count: 215,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Korean War?
The estimated word count for The Korean War is approximately 215,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Korean War?
The Korean War was written by William Whitney Stueck.
When was The Korean War published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.