An edition of Japan: a concise history (1966)

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a concise history

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An edition of Japan: a concise history (1966)

Japan

a concise history

4th ed.
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The emergence of Japan as a political and economic global power has been one of the most remarkable success stories of modern history. This introduction offers an overview of two thousand years of Japanese history. This edition includes photographs and maps. Highlighting key historical events, the author also marks cultural, artistic, and religious milestones. Chronologies at the end of each chapter, as well as a detailed glossary, offer additional essential reference points. With its clear explanations of Japanese traditions, religion, history, economics, politics, and relations with the West, this book provides a guide to contemporary Japan.

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English
Pages
361

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Cover of: Japan
Japan: a concise history
2009, Rowman & Littlefield
in English - 4th ed.
Cover of: Japan
Japan: a concise history
1993, Littlefield Adams Qaulity Paperbacks, Distributed by National Book Network
in English - 3rd ed.
Cover of: Japan
Japan: A concise history (A Littlefield, Adams quality paperback ; no. 318)
1976, Littlefield, Adams
Unknown Binding in English - Rev. ed edition
Cover of: Japan
Japan: a concise history
1976, Littlefield, Adams
in English - Rev. ed.
Cover of: Japan
Japan: a concise history
1966, Allyn and Bacon
in English

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Table of Contents

Ancient Japan (to ca. a.d. 400)
Yamato Japan (ca. 400-700)
Nara Japan (710-794)
Heian Japan (794-1185)
Feudal Japan
Kamakuru Japan (1185-1333)
Ashikaga Japan (1333-1603)
Tokugawa Japan (1603-1868): stability
Tokugawa Japan: change
Tokugawa Japan: western intrusion
Modern Japan
Meiji Japan (1868-1912): politics
Meiji Japan: economics and society
Meiji Japan: foreign relations
Imperial Japan: world power (1912-1922)
Imperial Japan: peace and conflict (1922-1937)
Imperial Japan: World War II (1937-1945)
Postwar Japan
Occupied Japan (1945-1952)
Contemporary Japan (since 1952): domestic affairs, politics
Contemporary Japan: domestic affairs, economics and society
Contemporary Japan: foreign affairs.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Published in
Lanham, Md

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
952
Library of Congress
DS835 .M4 2009, DS835 .M4 2013, DS835.M4 2009

The Physical Object

Pagination
p. cm.
Number of pages
361

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL23022232M
Internet Archive
japanconcisehist00meye_412
ISBN 13
9780742541177, 9780742557932
LCCN
2009004290, 2012515444
OCLC/WorldCat
815509552, 298781993
Library Thing
8384179

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