Japan : A Modern History Paperback / softback
by James L. (Brown University) McClain
Paperback / softback
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This text conveys the turbulent political, economic and social change that over four centuries positioned Japan as a modern world power.
This narrative examines the impact of towering figures such as Leyasu, the architect of the Tokugawa state, and the experiences of everyday Japanese - farmers, soldiers and women - whose struggles built a strong and prosperous nation.
The work traces the advances and reversals marking Japan's path from a land ruled by lords and a warrior class to a modern parliamentary democracy, and from a small isolationist nation to a political and economic giant.
This history text is also seasoned with Japanese culture throughout - the woodblock prints of Hiroshige and Hokusai, the exquisite haiku of Basho, the beauties of noh drama, the novels of Oe Kenzaburo and the films of Ozo.
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:752 pages
- Publisher:WW Norton & Co
- Publication Date:18/09/2002
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- ISBN:9780393977202
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:752 pages
- Publisher:WW Norton & Co
- Publication Date:18/09/2002
- Category:
- ISBN:9780393977202