Syngman Rhee published 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Neutrality as Influenced by the United States (1912). The best-known is Japan Inside Out (1941).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Syngman Rhee
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Japan Inside Out
Syngman Rhee's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Syngman Rhee Telegrams (2000)
The Spirit of Independence (2001)
The Diary of Syngman Rhee 1904-34 & 1944 (2015)
Other books in order
Neutrality as Influenced by the United States (1912)
Japan Inside Out (1941)
Korea Flaming High (1954)
About Syngman Rhee
Syngman Rhee was a South Korean politician who served as the first president of South Korea from 1948 until his resignation in 1960. His administration was characterised by authoritarianism, limited economic development, and in the late 1950s growing political instability and public opposition to his rule. Rhee previously was the first president of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea from 1919 until his impeachment in 1925 and again as the last president from 1947 to 1948.
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Syngman Rhee FAQ
- How many books has Syngman Rhee written?
- Syngman Rhee published 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Syngman Rhee's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Japan Inside Out.
- What is Syngman Rhee's last book?
- Korea Flaming High (1954).
- What is Syngman Rhee's most famous book?
- Japan Inside Out (1941) is Syngman Rhee's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.