A history of Japan : from Stone Age to superpower
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A history of Japan : from Stone Age to superpower
Palgrave Macmillan, 2012
3rd ed
- : hbk
- : pbk
Available at 37 libraries
Note
Previous ed.: 2004
Includes bibliographical references (p. 260-273) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
In a rare combination of comprehensive coverage and sustained critical focus, this book examines Japan's progress through its entire history to its current status as an economic, technological, and cultural superpower. A key factor is a pragmatic determination to succeed. Little-known facts are also brought to light, and the latest findings used.
Table of Contents
Preface to the Third Edition 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
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