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A History of Japan: Revised Edition in Bloomington, MN
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A classic of Japanese history, this book is the preeminent work on the history of Japan.
Newly revised and updated,
A History of Japan
is a single-volume, comprehensive account of Japan's history. Starting in ancient Japan during its early pre-history period,
covers every important aspect of history and culture through feudal Japan to the post-Cold War period and the collapse of the Bubble Economy in the early 1990s. Recent findings shed additional light on the origins of Japanese civilization and the birth of Japanese culture.
This book includes an in-depth analysis of Japanese religion, arts, culture, and people from the 6th century B.C.E. to the present. Classic illustrations and unique pictures are dispersed throughout the book, enhancing its exploration of Japan's rich history.
Fans of the FX series
Shogun
will appreciate the detailed historical context provided in this book, particularly the sections covering the feudal period that align with the time portrayed in the show. However,
transcends the current interest in this era, offering a lasting resource for understanding Japan's broader historical and cultural development.
Highlights of
include:
Archaic Japan
including Yamato, the creation of a unified state, the Nana Period, and the Heian period
Medieval Japan
including rule by the military houses, the failure of Ashikaga Rule, Buddhism, and the Kamakura and Muroachi Periods periods
Ealy Modern Japan
including Japanese feudalism, administration under the Tokugawa, and society and culture in early modern Japan
Modern Japan
including The Meiji Era and policies for modernization, from consensus to crisis (1912-1937), and solutions through force
This contemporary classic remains a central text in Japanese studies and a vital addition to the collection of any student or enthusiast of Japanese history, culture, or language.
Newly revised and updated,
A History of Japan
is a single-volume, comprehensive account of Japan's history. Starting in ancient Japan during its early pre-history period,
covers every important aspect of history and culture through feudal Japan to the post-Cold War period and the collapse of the Bubble Economy in the early 1990s. Recent findings shed additional light on the origins of Japanese civilization and the birth of Japanese culture.
This book includes an in-depth analysis of Japanese religion, arts, culture, and people from the 6th century B.C.E. to the present. Classic illustrations and unique pictures are dispersed throughout the book, enhancing its exploration of Japan's rich history.
Fans of the FX series
Shogun
will appreciate the detailed historical context provided in this book, particularly the sections covering the feudal period that align with the time portrayed in the show. However,
transcends the current interest in this era, offering a lasting resource for understanding Japan's broader historical and cultural development.
Highlights of
include:
Archaic Japan
including Yamato, the creation of a unified state, the Nana Period, and the Heian period
Medieval Japan
including rule by the military houses, the failure of Ashikaga Rule, Buddhism, and the Kamakura and Muroachi Periods periods
Ealy Modern Japan
including Japanese feudalism, administration under the Tokugawa, and society and culture in early modern Japan
Modern Japan
including The Meiji Era and policies for modernization, from consensus to crisis (1912-1937), and solutions through force
This contemporary classic remains a central text in Japanese studies and a vital addition to the collection of any student or enthusiast of Japanese history, culture, or language.
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