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A History of Japanby R H P Mason
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:A fascinating look at Japan from its early pre-history through the post-cold War period to the collapse of the Bubble Economy in the early 1990's. Recent findings shed additional light on the origins of Japanese civilization and the birth of Japanese culture. Also included here is an in-depth analysis of the religion, arts and culture of the Japanese people form the 6th century B.C.E. to the present. This contemporary classic, now updated and revised, continues to be an essential text in Japanese studies.
Book News Annotation:The original 1972 Australian publication has been revised to include new findings that shed additional light on the origins of Japanese civilization and culture. Traces the evolution of modern Japan from its early pre-history through the post-Cold War period to the collapse of the bubble economy in the early 1990's and analyzes the religion, culture, and arts of the Japanese people from the sixth century B.C. to the present. Contains many b&w illustrations.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:A fascinating look at Japan from its early pre-history through the post-cold War period to the collapse of the Bubble Economy in the early 1990's Synopsis:A fascinating look at Japan from its early pre-history through the post-cold War period to the collapse of the Bubble Economy in the early 1990's. Recent findings shed additional light on the origins of Japanese civilization and the birth of Japanese culture. Also included here is an in-depth analysis of the religion, arts and culture of the Japanese people form the 6th century B.C.E. to the present. This contemporary classic, now updated and revised, continues to be an essential text in Japanese studies.
Synopsis:Traces the history of Japan from its stormy medieval period to the Meiji era and the emergence of modern Japan.
About the AuthorRichard Mason graduated from Cambridge University. He received his Ph.D. from the Australian National University where he subsequently lectured on Japanese history as a member of the Faculty of Asian Studies for over thirty years. Dr. Mason is also the author of Japan's First General Election (Cambridge University Press, 1969). Now retired, he continues to live and work in Canberra.
John Caiger was born in Japan, graduated from Sydney University,and studied history at the University of London. He earned his Ph.D. from the Australian National University before joining its Faculty of Asian Studies where he has lectured since 1966. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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