History of Japan - Softcover

Mason, R. H. P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0304939080 ISBN 13: 9780304939084

Publisher: UNKNO

Synopsis

The evolution of modern Japan is one of the most enthralling of all national histories. In their deeply researched book Dr. Mason and Dr. Craiger trace the intricate and absorbing progress of Japan's civilization, beginning with archaeological evidence of the islands' prehistory, continuing through the development of a unified state with its written records, recounting the story of the stormy medieval period, analysing society and administration in early modern Japan, reviewing the Meiji era and its policies of deliberate modernization, and concluding with the Japan that we know: the Japan of today.

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About the Author

Richard Mason graduated from Cambridge University. He received his Ph.D. from the Australian National University where he subsequently lectured on Japanese history as a member of the Faculty of Asian Studies for over thirty years. Dr. Mason is also the author of Japan's First General Election (Cambridge University Press, 1969). Now retired, he continues to live and work in Canberra.

John Caiger was born in Japan, graduated from Sydney University,and studied history at the University of London. He earned his Ph.D. from the Australian National University before joining its Faculty of Asian Studies where he has lectured since 1966.

Review

"The best one-volume introduction to the history of Japan in English" —Canberra Times

"Very engaging history book. It draws you in through the experiences of prominent persons in Japanese history. A definite book on Japan's history." —Goodreads

Edition details

• Publisher: UNKNO
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0304939080
• ISBN 13: 9780304939084
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 334