Why read Under the Loving Care of the Fatherly Leader?

Book cover of Under the Loving Care of the Fatherly Leader: North Korea and the Kim Dynasty

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A dual portrait of Orwellian leaders Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il traces events from the end of World War II to the present, cites North Korea's stockpile of chemical weapons, describes Kim Il-Sung's numerous leadership roles, and warns readers about the threat posed by North Korea to American securi

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1 author picked Under the Loving Care of the Fatherly Leader as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Paul Fischer

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A mammoth volume, and yet somehow an unputdownable page-turner. It’s the best available overview of North Korea’s first, and most influential, leaders, Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il, and the society they created. It’s clear, measured, and detailed – and even though it’s fifteen years old, as an explainer, it’s a necessary foundation for any layperson trying to get to grips with the dynamics behind the headlines.

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