Japan Before Perry: A Short History

Conrad Totman

ISBN 10: 0520041348 / ISBN 13: 9780520041349

Published by University of California Press, 1982

About this Item

First Edition/First Printing. Book has no internal or external markings, no highlighting, no rem-mark, and is clean and tight. Covers have no tears or chips, with 1/4" fold to reat, top tip, covers are bright and clean. 246 pgs. w/index.

Seller Inventory # D8209307

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Japan Before Perry: A Short History
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0520041348
• ISBN 13: 9780520041349
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Edition: First Edition/First Printing
• Condition: Fine

About this title

Synopsis

The task for the historian of Japan is to capture the essence of successive ages while preserving human drama and illuminating the themes and patterns of society's development. In Japan Before Perry, Professor Totman examines the origins of Japanese civilization and explores in detail the classical, medieval, and early-modern epochs. The historical facts are woven into interpretations of the major themes in Japanese history. While studying these epochs he also describes the gradual emergence of increasing numbers of people onto the historic stage, the long-term transformation of the economy and the society, the spread of cultural sophistication, and the ultimate rise of Japanese "nationhood."

About the Author

Conrad Totman is Professor Emeritus of History at Yale University.