StoryNote logo

Since the Chinese considered their land to be a Middle Kingdom surrounded by barbarians, with a mandate of heaven to rule all, how did they view the fairly advanced Korea (Joseon Dynasty)? Did they recognize the legitimacy of the Korean monarch?

by /u/Dragonquack in /r/AskHistorians

Upvotes: 243

Favorite this post:
Mark as read:
Your rating:
Add this post to a custom list

StoryNote©

Reddit is a registered trademark of Reddit, Inc. Use of this trademark on our website does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Reddit, Inc.