Offering a concise overview of Pyongyang's history and development, the 'Historical Dictionary of Pyongyang' presents a comprehensive historical survey of the city by means of an alphabetical list of keywords and names, with accompanying definitions. Both well-researched and authoritative, the volume draws upon a wide range of modern sources, and contains an introductory essay about the city, a chronology, photographs, and a list of acronyms and abbreviations. Featuring a detailed array of references, the 'Historical Dictionary of Pyongyang' is the perfect comprehensive starting point for anyone looking to conduct research on the city, and will be of great use to historians, journalists, diplomats, teachers, students and librarians.