In the Service of His Korean Majesty: William Nelson Lovatt, the Pusan Customs, and Sino-Korean Relations, 1876–1888

Book Reviews

The Korea Times

This is "a book that is bound to change some of our perceptions of Western involvement in Joseon Korea's early modernization attempts.

"Unlike many books published by academic presses, this book is an easy and enjoyable read. Patterson writes with a natural story-telling flow reminiscent of family tales we all hear when we visit our relatives. Even readers with only a passing interest in Korean history will find the gossip, scandal and intrigue enjoyable."

Read the whole review from The Korea Times here.