Latter Three Kingdoms

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Koryô Dynasty Polity Society

• Latter Three Kingdoms
• Wang Kôn
• Foundations of Political Rule
• External Relations
• Myochông Rebellion
• Military Rule
• Mongol Rule

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Latter Three Kingdoms, early 10th c.
Regional Strongmen Chang Pogo Kim Kungye Yi
Kyônhwôn
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King Taejo (Wang Kôn), founder of Koryô
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Ideological Foundations of Koryo Political Rule
The Ten Injunctions
Choe Sûngno
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Koryô, China, and the various shades of
barbarians to the north, 10th to 12th centuries
Mongols (lurking)
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The Great Wall of Koryô
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Myochông Rebellion

• Geomancy
• Kim Pusik

Red line extent of Myochôngs forces
Blue line path of attack of government forces
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Military Rule

• 1170
• Civilian vs. Military elites
• Century of Choe family rule

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Koryô under Mongol Domination
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• South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, in
  traditional Mongolian garb, frolicking with his
  hosts during a state visit to the Republic of
  Mongolia. Kindred spirits?

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The Mongol Empire Beginnings under Genghis Khan
The Mongol Empire at Its Peak
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Marco Polo