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Frederic Max
A French diplomat and writer, Frédéric Max brought firsthand experience of Asia to books that introduced readers to Korea and its modern history. His work combines the perspective of an international observer with a clear, accessible style.
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Rex Ex Machina
by Frederic Max
About the author
Frédéric Max was a French diplomat and author whose career included service in Asia. He is especially associated with writing about Korea, including La Corée du Sud and La Corée, pays du matin calme.
His books reflect a close interest in Korean society, history, culture, and international affairs. He also wrote about Hendrik Hamel, the seventeenth-century Dutch sailor whose account helped introduce Korea to European readers.