Introduction = 6

Chapter 1
Gyeongbokgung: The First Palace = 10
Foundation of the Joseon Dynasty/Significance of Gyeongbokgung
Trials of Gyeongbokgung/Enduring Symbol of Joseon

Chapter 2
A Tour of Gyeongbokgung = 24
The Outer Palace/The Inner Palace and the Rear Gardens

Chapter 3
The Other Four Palaces = 38
Changdeokgung/Changgyeonggung/Deoksugung/Gyeonghuigung

Chapter 4
Royal Tombs: Endurings Splendor of Joseon = 56
Ideal Setting/Layout of Royal Tombs/Daehan Empire Tombs

Chapter 5
Royal Funeral Processions = 72
National Undertaking/Selection of a Tomb Site and Burial Practices
Grand Funeral Procession/Political Transition

Chapter 6
Representative Joseon Tombs = 80
Seonjeongneung/Taereung/Donggureung Tomb Complexs
Gwangneung/Yeongneung

Chapter 7
Joseon Wangjo Sillok: Masterpiece of History = 86
History of Annals/UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
Why Were the Annals Compiled?
Compilation Procedures

Chapter 8
Preservation Efforts = 96
Mountain Archives/Regular Maintenance

Chapter 9
Digital Era Brings Annals to Life = 102
Digital Age Revival/Blurring of Fact and Fiction/User-Friendly Annals

Appendix
History of the Joseon Dynasty = 112
Other Information = 118