Kim Jong Il
Lucent Books' contemporary biography series profiles the lives and careers of some of today's most prominent newsmakers. Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention. Through quotations from the individuals profiled as well as from friends, supporters, and critics, readers learn how these men and women view themselves as well as how others regard them. Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture.
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Kim Jong Il
Lucent Books' contemporary biography series profiles the lives and careers of some of today's most prominent newsmakers. Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention. Through quotations from the individuals profiled as well as from friends, supporters, and critics, readers learn how these men and women view themselves as well as how others regard them. Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture.
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Kim Jong Il

Kim Jong Il

by Sheila Wyborny
Kim Jong Il

Kim Jong Il

by Sheila Wyborny

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Overview

Lucent Books' contemporary biography series profiles the lives and careers of some of today's most prominent newsmakers. Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention. Through quotations from the individuals profiled as well as from friends, supporters, and critics, readers learn how these men and women view themselves as well as how others regard them. Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781420500912
Publisher: Gale Cengage Learning
Publication date: 03/13/2009
Series: People in the News Series
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 12 - 16 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 8

Introduction Controversy and Contradictions 10

Chapter 1 Privilege and Power 14

Chapter 2 Two Sides of Kim 29

Chapter 3 Grooming for Power 43

Chapter 4 Dear Leader 59

Chapter 5 Kim's Legacy 75

Notes 90

Important Dates 93

For More Information 97

Index 99

Picture Credits 103

About the Author 104

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