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Author by Andrew Gordon
Genre : Japan
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ISBN : OCLC:1011723134
Type : PDF & Epub
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Author by William G. Beasley
Genre : Japan
Publisher : New York : Praeger
ISBN : STANFORD:36105001621940
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Views : 400 Page
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Author by Conrad Schirokauer
Genre : History
Publisher : Cengage Learning
ISBN : 9781133709268
Type : PDF & Epub
Views : 336 Page
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This compelling text explores the development of Japan through its art, religion, literature, and thought as well as through its economic, political, and social history. The author team combines strong research with extensive classroom teaching experience to offer a clear, consistent, and highly readable text that is accessible to students with no previous knowledge of the history of Japan. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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Publisher : CUP Archive
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Views : 430 Page
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Author by Jonathan Clements
Genre : History
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN : 9781462919345
Type : PDF & Epub
Views : 304 Page
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This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens to teeming hordes of salarymen, a nation that once sought to conquer China, yet also shut itself away for two centuries in self-imposed seclusion. First revealed to Westerners in the chronicles of Marco Polo, Japan was a legendary faraway land defended by a fearsome Kamikaze storm and ruled by a divine sovereign. It was the terminus of the Silk Road, the furthest end of the known world, a fertile source of inspiration for European artists, and an enduring symbol of the mysterious East. In recent times, it has become a powerhouse of global industry, a nexus of popular culture, and a harbinger of post-industrial decline. With intelligence and wit, author Jonathan Clements blends documentary and storytelling styles to connect the past, present and future of Japan, and in broad yet detailed strokes reveals a country of paradoxes: a modern nation steeped in ancient traditions; a democracy with an emperor as head of state; a famously safe society built on 108 volcanoes resting on the world's most active earthquake zone; a fast-paced urban and technologically advanced country whose land consists predominantly of mountains and forests. Among the chapters in this Japanese history book are: The Way of the Gods: Prehistoric and Mythical Japan A Game of Thrones: Minamoto vs. Taira Time Warp: 200 Years of Isolation The Stench of Butter: Restoration and Modernization The New Breed: The Japanese Miracle

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Author by Sven Saaler
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Publisher : Routledge
ISBN : 0367581051
Type : PDF & Epub
Views : 532 Page
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The Routledge Handbook of Modern Japanese History is a concise overview of modern Japanese history from the middle of the nineteenth century until the end of the twentieth century. Written by a group of international historians, each an authority in his or her field, the book covers modern Japanese history in an accessible yet comprehensive manner. The subjects featured in the book range from the development of the political system and matters of international relations, to social and economic history and gender issues, to postwar discussions about modern Japan's historical trajectory and its wartime past. Divided into thematic parts, the sections include: Nation, empire and borders, Ideologies and the political system, Economy and society, Historical legacies and memory, Each chapter outlines important historiographical debates and controversies, summarizes the latest developments in the field, and identifies research topics that have not yet received sufficient scholarly attention. As such, the book will be useful to students and scholars of Japanese history, Asian history and Asian Studies. Book jacket.

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Author by John Whitney Hall
Genre : History
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN : 0521223571
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Views : 896 Page
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This comprehensive work surveys the historical events and developments in Japan's polity, economy, society and culture.

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Author by Christopher Harding
Genre : History
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN : 9781462922512
Type : PDF & Epub
Views : 512 Page
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"Lucid and lyrical…a vivid history of Japan's turbocharged (and painful) modernization." --The Daily Telegraph In A History of Modern Japan, cultural historian Christopher Harding delves into the untold stories of Japan's recent history--from a pop star's nuclear power protest song in 2011, to Japanese feminists who fought for an equal political voice in the 1890s. Though highly successful, and typically portrayed as a unified effort, Japan's rebuilding throughout the 20th century faced a lot of domestic criticism. This story-led account gives a voice to those who felt they didn't fit in with what Japan was becoming. It's that push and pull that made the country what it is today. This book will be a fascinating read for anyone interested in Japanese culture--whether film and literature, or pop culture and manga--as big shifts in Japanese ideology and society tend to come from culture and the arts, rather than being politically-driven. It will also be of interest to those traveling to Japan who want a better sense of the place, or anyone seeking to better understand Japan's role on the global stage. With over 100 photographs, maps and prints, A History of Modern Japan showcases the compelling story of Japan's amazing growth and its resulting struggles. For all the country's advancement, the Japanese people continue to wrestle with the notion of what it means to be Japanese in a changing world.

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Author by L. M. Cullen
Genre : Business & Economics
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN : 0521529182
Type : PDF & Epub
Views : 388 Page
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This 2003 book offers a distinctive overview of the internal and external pressures responsible for the emergence of modern Japan.

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Author by Brett L. Walker
Genre : History
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN : 9781107004184
Type : PDF & Epub
Views : 365 Page
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A comprehensive and engaging new history, charting Japan's development from its origins through to the present day.

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