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In a rare combination of comprehensive coverage and sustained critical focus, this book examines Japanese history in its entirety to identify the factors underlying the nation's progression to superpower status. Japan's achievement is explained not merely in economic terms, but at a more fundamental level, as a product of historical patterns of response to circumstance. Japan is shown to be a nation historically impelled by a pragmatic determination to succeed. The book also highlights unresolved questions and little-known facts.
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Kenneth G. Henshall is Professor 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 Guide to Remembering Japanese Characters.
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"Henshall . . . has written a lively and literate introduction to the vast sweep of Japanese history..." -- Library Journal
"This informative and easily digestible work is ideal for general readers who wish to learn more about this important and fascinating nation." -- Booklist
"An extraordinary book that will appeal to student, specialist, and general reader alike." --Laurie Barber, University of Waikato
"One of the most important books in Japanese studies in recent years." -- Ken Coates, University of New Brunswick
"In making the history of this remarkable society accessible to a wider public Professor Henshall has performed a most valuable service." -- Derek Massarella, Chuo University, Japan
"A long, complete and comprehensive history of those involved, it's a solid overview of one of the more unique countries of the world. A History of Japan is a fine addition to any world history collection." -The Midwest Book Review
Kenneth G. Henshall is Professor 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 Guide to Remembering Japanese Characters.
Praise for first edition:
"Henshall . . . has written a lively and literate introduction to the vast sweep of Japanese history..." -- Library Journal
"This informative and easily digestible work is ideal for general readers who wish to learn more about this important and fascinating nation." -- Booklist
"An extraordinary book that will appeal to student, specialist, and general reader alike." --Laurie Barber, University of Waikato
"One of the most important books in Japanese studies in recent years." -- Ken Coates, University of New Brunswick
"In making the history of this remarkable society accessible to a wider public Professor Henshall has performed a most valuable service." -- Derek Massarella, Chuo University, Japan
"A long, complete and comprehensive history of those involved, it's a solid overview of one of the more unique countries of the world. A History of Japan is a fine addition to any world history collection." -The Midwest Book Review
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- PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
- Publication date2004
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