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Kory sa ch ryo is an abridgement of History of Kory condensed to 35 books. It is one of the most important historical records of the Kory kingdom (918-1392). Presented in 1452 and compiled under the leadership of Kim Chongs and 28 scholars, it appeared one year after the publication of the Kory sa itself. The Kory sa ch ryo offers a chronological presentation of the events of the Kory kingdom. As each year unfolds the Kory sa ch ryo captures the spirit and feeling of Kory , recording the triumphs and trials of the dynasty. This translation covers the years from 1147 to 1259.