Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The great korean commander in the late sixteenth century is the model of all patriots defending their countries against alien aggressors in any part of the world. Nanjung ilgi or war diary of yi sunsin is the personal diary of admiral yi sunsin hangul. It was written between january 1, 1592 and november 17, 1598, a first person narrative of the admirals perspective on the seven years war. Due to the poverty of his family, he moved to and grew up in his mothers hometown, asan, in the chungcheongnamdo province. In 14 of these battles, moreover, not a single japanese ship survived.
About this book calling my staff officers and all ships captains. War diary of admiral yi sun sin paperback january 1, 1977 by sun sin yi author 4. A great way to begin learning about both the admiral and the events of the imjin war. The diary of nan jung was written by admiral yi sun sin. Among his direct male descendants, more than two hundred passed the military examination and pursued military careers, hence constituting a prominent family or military yangban of late joseon.
Jan 01, 2005 appendices with touching excerpts from yis war diary, notes on the warships and weaponry of korea and japan at the time, yis admiralship and influence, a list of his battles, a chronology of his life. Move silently and cautiously yi s statement to his generals before the battle of okpo, stressing that they be calm and cautious in battle. In other words, this is a quick primer on the talented, modest, dutiful, often persecuted man and his times. Amazon price new from used from paperback, april 1 1977 please retry paperback customers who bought this item also bought. Nanjung ilgi, war diary of admiral yi sunsin yi sun shin books. The battle of hansan island and following engagement at angolpo took place from 14 to 15 august 1592. Korea, called joseon at the time, did not have any naval training facilities. The year is 1592 and the japanese have launched an invasion of korea. Nanjung ilgi war diary of admiral yi sunsin is the journal of yi sunsin 1545 1598, one of the most revered heroes of the korean people, written during the. Admiral yi sun sin and the diary of nan jung korea blog. Jul 15, 2019 the war diary of admiral yi, which was written during his lifetime and up until his death.
Admiral yi sun shin prepared for the invasion of japanese. Though admiral yi, considered to be the most venerated hero by koreans in korean history, is not very well known outside of korea and japan, his achievements should not be overlooked. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Immortal yi sun shin2004, kbs, korea broadcasting system 32. War diary of admiral yi sun sin 9788971410189 and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Where the book is available from a number of sources, they are prioritised as follows. It was a naval engagement that took place on 1 september 1592 during the first phase of the japanese invasions of korea. And, while it is telling and provides the admiral s personal account of daytoday life, it does not give the historical perspective that this book provides. The diary perfectly captures the life of admiral yi in his military time, which consists of the enemies he interacted with, the military strategies he devised, and even contained commentary from admiral yi on various circumstances of the war and geographic. The diary is without equal in world history as a commanders battlefield accounts. War diary of admiral yi sun sin, and imjin changcho. His enemy was fully supplied, and always outnumbered him. It was written between january 1, 1592 and november 17, 1598, a first person narrative of the admiral s perspective on the japanese invasions of korea in the late 16th century.
On april 9, 1594, admiral yi sun shin wrote in his war diary nanjung ilgi in korean that my defense soldier eo yeongdam died. Cursed with corruption and incompetent leaders, korea has all but fallen, their armies overwhelmed and navy destroyed. Dec 26, 2016 nanjung ilgi, war diary of admiral yi sunsin. Summary nanjung ilgi war diary of admiral yi sun sin is the journal of yi sun sin 15451598, one of the most revered heroes of the korean people, written during the japanese invasions of 15921598. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nanjung ilgi, the war diary of yi sun shin, is one of the very few translated korean texts from the imjin war. Admiral yi sun shin is a naval commander who was undefeated in at least 23 battles for 7 years during the imjin war, starting from the battle of okpo through the battle of noryang. Nanjung ilgi war diary of admiral yi sunsin is the journal of yi sunsin 15451598, one of the most revered heroes of the korean people, written during the japanese invasions of 15921598. Admiral yi sun shin, also transliterated yi sun shin, was born in geoncheondong, seoul, on march 8, 1545. War diary of admiral yi sun sin by yi sun shin isbn. Admiral yi sunshin, the turtle ships, and modern asian.
He was instead tortured and demoted to the rank of a common soldier. This book is the rare first original edition in english version of the nanjung ilgi, which recorded in detail the japanese invasion of korea in 1592 from may of. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. Koreas fate now lies in a handful of ships and admiral yi sun sin, a man who has never fought a naval battle. War diary of admiral yi sunsin republic of korea 201260 1. The diary consists of seven volumes of notes written almost daily from january 1592 through november. The battle of busan of 1592 or more accurately, the battle of busanpo or battle of busan bay was a naval bombardment of anchored japanese ships at busan. It was written between january 1, 1592 and november 17, 1598, a first person narrative of the admiral s perspective on the seven years war it is the 76th national treasure of korea and listed in unescos memory. Nanjung ilgi or war diary of yi sunsin is the personal diary of admiral yi sunsin a korean naval commander who lived during the joseon dynasty. Yi s diary is a narrative of the admiral s perspective on the seven years war. Apr 12, 2019 admiral yi sun sin 15451598 fought 23 battles against the japanese invaders of korea between 1592 and 1598, and won every one of them without losing a single ship. Memory of the world cultural heritage administration.
The book is beautiful, if only one could read korean characters. In his war diary, admiral yi specifically mentions at least 200 enemy ships and 3 enemy warships. Anybody who wants to learn about yi sun shin should have this book. The old house where yi spent his childhood and youth is preserved within this shrine. Eo yeongdam was an outstanding soldier whom yi loved and trusted very much. With his literary skill the picturesque accounts of the battles in the war of 159298 in addition to his military life are superbly depicted in this book. It is the 76th national treasure of korea and listed in unescos memory of the world registry. The hyeonchungsa shrine was built in 1706 to commemorate admiral yi sunsin. In midaugust japanese kato yoshiaki s army, kimuras army, and okamotos army retreated from hanyang, the later capital of the joseon dynasty, to gyeongsang province.
War diary of admiral yi sun shin is a unesco world heritage that yi wrote during the seven years of the hideyoshi invasions. It displays many relics of yi, including nanjung ilgi yis war diary and imjin jangcho yis war report. An account of the military genius admiral yi sunsins campaign against the japanese invasion during the imjin war 15921597, with a discussion of his life and career, his ingenious naval tactics, and his loyal spirit. A succinct and accessible overview of the historical, military and cultural significance of admiral yi sunsin, told with translated excerpts from his war diaries and other historical documentation. It displays many relics of yi, including nanjung ilgi yi s war diary and imjin jangcho yi s war report. In two naval encounters, korean admiral yi sun sin s fleet managed to destroy roughly 100 japanese ships and halted japanese naval operations along the southern coast. I will have to send it back because we dont read korean. The primary sources for number of ships and men involved are from yi sun sin and his nephew yi pun, in his biography on his famous uncle. My son is obsessed with admiral yi sun sin and we were looking forward to him having this book. Nanjung ilgi or war diary of yi sun sin is the personal diary of admiral yi sun sin, a korean naval commander who lived during the joseon dynasty.
The legendary turtle ship war hero korean edition korean paperback october 12, 2017 by kwangsu yi author 3. Yi sun sin, who was a naval commander, is known primarily for his victories during the imjin war. Admiral yi sun shin and his turtleboat armada by park yunehee. The battle of okpo was the first victory of the korean navy and korean army since the outbreak of the imjin war okpopawaebyeongjang, may 10, 1592. Play as the greatest naval commander of all time, admiral yi sun sin, as you defend korea. The imjin war and yi sun shins sweeping victories on april, 1592, in the imjin year, th inding the enemy power overwhelming, two commanding admirals of the kyungsang n may 4, 1592, yi sun shin and his fleet sailed out eastward to meet the japanese june of that same year, yi sun shin had his second confrontation with the japanese.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Handwritten journal of admiral yi sun sin, written during the japanese invasions of 15921598. Nanjung ilgi, war diary of admiral yi sun sin hardcover december 26, 2016 4. Nanjungilgi, war diary of admiral yi sun shin, roh seungseok2005the donga ilbo learn from ceo yi sun shin, kim deoksu million house2004 yi sun shin and imjin war 2007the society for the research of yi sun shinbibong. Nanjung ilgi, war diary of admiral yi sun sin yi sun shin on. After the battle of hansan island, in which commander yi sun sin s navy won against the japanese navy around midjuly, they remained silent for nearly a month. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Yi sun sin managed to destroy over 100 japanese ships and retreated with minimal casualties. Books jingbirok, memory of disastrous war, yu seongyong, kim hong sik2003 naval history of imjinwar, lee minwoong2004 nanjungilgi, war diary of admiral yi sun shin, roh seungseok2005 50 military leaders who changed the world, william weir2007 33. In 1592, with an army of approximately 158,000 troops, toyotomi hideyoshi launched what would end up being the first of two invasions of korea, with the intent of conquering joseon korea and eventually mingdynasty china. These works have been published in english as nanjung ilgi. War diary of admiral yi sun sin paperback april 1 1977 3. Due to japanese intrigue taking advantage of the fractious politics of the joseon dynasty court, admiral yi sun sin had previously been impeached and almost put to death. Yi s rival, admiral won gyun, took command of the joseon fleet, which under yi s careful management had grown from 63 heavy warships to 166.
The hyeonchungsa shrine was built in 1706 to commemorate admiral yi sun shin. This book is the english version of the nanjung ilgi, which recorded in detail the japanese invasion of korea in. Nanjung ilgi or war diary of yi sunsin is the personal diary of admiral yi sun sin a korean naval commander who lived during the joseon dynasty. Nanjung ilgi war diary of admiral yi sun sin translator ha taehung edited by sohn pow key seoul yonsei university press 1977 rare original edition in paperback 371 pp. War diary of admiral yi sun sin, and imjin jangcho. Koreas fate now lies in a handful of ships and admiral yi sun sin, a man who has never fought. Provided to youtube by cdbabywar diary of admiral yi sun shin sean sartochina demos. The admiral often wrote in his war diary, nanjung ilgi war diary of admiral yi sun sin, about how concerned he was about the food supply during winters.
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