The final, epic stand of Korea's greatest naval commander-written in 1932 to awaken a colonized nation.In the freezing waters of the Noryang Strait, November 1598. The Imjin War is at its bloodiest climax.Outnumbered by the invading Japanese fleet and undermined by his volatile Ming allies, Admiral Yi Sun-sin faces his ultimate trial. Never defeated in battle, the legendary commander sails into a final, death-defying confrontation, knowing he will not return."Do not let a single enemy escape."Experience the thunderous roar of the turtle ships, the harrowing naval warfare, the crushing political betrayal, and the profound sacrifice of a man who became an immortal symbol of resistance.**A Lost Literary Masterpiece Brought to Contemporary Readers**First published in book form in 1932 during the dark era of Japanese colonial rule, Yi Gwang-su's historic novel was much more than a tale of ancient heroism-it was a desperate, passionate rallying cry for a conquered nation. Sparked by a public movement to save the desecrated grave of the Admiral, this 1932 classic helped a nation reclaim its soul.Available for the first time in contemporary English, this edition brings to life a timeless epic of courage, loyalty, and the unyielding spirit of Korea.Step aboard the flagship. Discover the legend that history could never silence.
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