A History of Japan: From Stone Age to Superpower
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- 9781403912725
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-10
1403912726
ISBN-13
9781403912725
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30505154
Product Key Features
Edition
2
Book Title
History of Japan : from Stone Age to Superpower
Number of Pages
280 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Asia / Japan, Asia / General, Modern / General
Features
Revised
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
11.9 Oz
Item Length
3.4 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2004-044685
TitleLeading
A
Reviews
Praise for first edition: "Henshall . . . has written a lively and literate introduction to the vast sweep of Japanese history..." -- Library Journal "This informative and easily digestible work is ideal for general readers who wish to learn more about this important and fascinating nation." -- Booklist "An extraordinary book that will appeal to student, specialist, and general reader alike." --Laurie Barber, University of Waikato "One of the most important books in Japanese studies in recent years." -- Ken Coates, University of New Brunswick "In making the history of this remarkable society accessible to a wider public Professor Henshall has performed a most valuable service." -- Derek Massarella, Chuo University, Japan, Praise for first edition: "Henshall . . . has written a lively and literate introduction to the vast sweep of Japanese history..." -- Library Journal "This informative and easily digestible work is ideal for general readers who wish to learn more about this important and fascinating nation." -- Booklist "An extraordinary book that will appeal to student, specialist, and general reader alike." --Laurie Barber, University of Waikato "One of the most important books in Japanese studies in recent years." -- Ken Coates, University of New Brunswick "In making the history of this remarkable society accessible to a wider public Professor Henshall has performed a most valuable service." -- Derek Massarella, Chuo University, Japan "A long, complete and comprehensive history of those involved, it's a solid overview of one of the more unique countries of the world. A History of Japan is a fine addition to any world history collection." -The Midwest Book Review, 'One of the most important books in Japanese Studies in recent years.' - Ken Coates, Professor of History, University of New Brunswick 'In making the history of this remarkable society accessible to a wider public Professor Henshall has performed a most valuable service.' - Derek Massarella, Professor of Economic History, Chuo University, Japan 'An extraordinary book that will appeal to student, specialist, and general reader alike.' - Laurie Barber, Professor of History, University of Waikato, Praise for first edition: "Henshall . . . has written a lively and literate introduction to the vast sweep of Japanese history..." --Library Journal "This informative and easily digestible work is ideal for general readers who wish to learn more about this important and fascinating nation." --Booklist "An extraordinary book that will appeal to student, specialist, and general reader alike." --Laurie Barber, University of Waikato "One of the most important books in Japanese studies in recent years." -- Ken Coates, University of New Brunswick "In making the history of this remarkable society accessible to a wider public Professor Henshall has performed a most valuable service." -- Derek Massarella, Chuo University, Japan
Dewey Edition
22
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
952
Edition Description
Revised edition
Table Of Content
Preface * Introduction: Japan and History * From the Stone Age to Statehood: Myths, Prehistory, and Ancient History * Of Courtiers and Warriors: Early and Medieval History (710-1600) * The Closed Country: The Tokugawa Period (1600-1868) * Building a Modern Nation: The Meiji Period (1868-1912) * The Excesses of Ambition: The Pacific War and its Lead-up * A Phoenix from the Ashes: Post-War Successes and Beyond Conclusion: Lessons for Aspiring Superpowers * References * Glossary of Japanese * Terms * Index
Synopsis
In a rare combination of comprehensive coverage and sustained critical focus, this book examines Japanese history in its entirety to identify the factors underlying the nation's progression to superpower status. Japan's achievement is explained not merely in economic terms, but at a more fundamental level, as a product of historical patterns of response to circumstance. Japan is shown to be a nation historically impelled by a pragmatic determination to succeed. The book also highlights unresolved questions and little-known facts., Japan's impact on the modern world is enormous. It occupies just one 300th of the planet's land area, yet wields one sixth of the world's economic power. Just 150 years ago it was an obscure land of paddy fields and feudal despots. Within 50 years it became a major imperial power - its first 'miracle'. At the end of the Second World War it came close to annihilation, suffering nuclear attack and defeat. Many wanted the entire Japanese race exterminated. Yet Japan not only survived, it became an economic superpower - its second 'miracle'. True miracles have no explanation. Japan's 'miracles' do. Its achievements are partly due to luck, but owe much to the way the nation responds to circumstance. Its responses are based on values and practices often deep-rooted in its history. To understand fully Japan's achievements, it is vital to examine that history. That is exactly what A History of Japan does.
LC Classification Number
DS835.H386 2004
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