A Concise History of Japan (Cambridge Concise Histories)
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To this day, Japan's modern ascendancy challenges many assumptions about world history, particularly theories regarding the rise of the west and why the modern world looks the way it does. In this engaging new history, Brett L. Walker tackles key themes regarding Japan's relationships with its minorities, state and economic development, and the uses of science and medicine. The book begins by tracing the country's early history through archaeological remains, before proceeding to explore life in the imperial court, the rise of the samurai, civil conflict, encounters with Europe, and the advent of modernity and empire. Integrating the pageantry of a unique nation's history with today's environmental concerns, Walker's vibrant and accessible new narrative then follows Japan's ascension from the ashes of World War II into the thriving nation of today. It is a history for our times, posing important questions regarding how we should situate a nation's history in an age of environmental and climatological uncertainties. Review: Beautiful images throughout the book - Well written and, even if English is not my first language, I had no trouble understanding everything. Very interesting and not too heavy. Beautiful images throughout the book. Review: 良い本 - 授業で使っていますが、内容も興味深いです。
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| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 355 Reviews |
C**E
Beautiful images throughout the book
Well written and, even if English is not my first language, I had no trouble understanding everything. Very interesting and not too heavy. Beautiful images throughout the book.
ひ**ょ
良い本
授業で使っていますが、内容も興味深いです。
P**D
Exciting introduction to the political History of a truly great nation
If you are interested in learning about the history of Japan and don’t think you can get through the thousands of pages written on the topic, start here! Not only readable, but as important, has an extensive bibliography. The glossary is also helpful. I read the book and used Chat GPT in combination, to do side reading when I wanted a quick follow-up on a particular subject or person I encountered in the text. All-in-all a great adventure.
L**I
Good book
I was recommended by a lecturer to buy this book to help research for an essay question. It has a lot of information and I found it interesting
M**S
Totally worth it
A good introduction to the history of Japan, well written and a pleasure to read. It makes interesting connections between historical facts and events and today’s Japanese society, as well as some intriguing interpretations of certain episodes of Japanese history.
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