A History of Japan: From Stone Age to Superpower - Softcover

Henshall, K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0230346626 ISBN 13: 9780230346628

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2012

Synopsis

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.

About this title

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.

Review:

'One of the most important books in Japanese Studies in recent years.' - Ken Coates, Professor of History, University of New Brunswick, Canada

'In making the history of this remarkable society accessible to a wider public Professor Henshall has performed a most valuable service.' - Derek Massarella, Professor of Economic History, Chuo University, Japan

'An extraordinary book that will appeal to student, specialist, and general reader alike.' - Laurie Barber, Professor of History, University of Waikato, NewZealand

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0230346626
• ISBN 13: 9780230346628
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 302