A History of Japan: From Stone Age to Superpower, Edition 3

· Springer
4.0
13 reviews
Ebook
288
Pages

About this ebook

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.

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4.0
13 reviews
Mike Gougler
November 7, 2017
Best 'short' history and review of modern Japan I have found .
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Jerome B
June 23, 2016
Great book. One of my favorites.
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Djamiat H
March 3, 2015
Nice
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About the author

KENNETH HENSHALL was born in England and is professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. He has published on a range of Japan-related topics such as history, society, language, and literature, and is author of the best-selling etymological work Guide to Remembering Japanese Characters.

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