A History Of Modern Japan
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in the study of East Asian history, A History of Modern Japan chronicles Japan's remarkable transformation from a feudal, isolated nation into one of the world's foremost industrial and military powers. Richard Storry traces this sweeping journey from the mid-nineteenth century, through the Meiji Restoration, the turbulent militarism of the early twentieth century, and the catastrophic events of World War II, to the nation's extraordinary postwar recovery. Written with clarity and authoritative depth, the narrative presents the complex political, social, and cultural forces that shaped modern Japan with an accessible and engaging tone. Storry illuminates the tensions between tradition and modernisation, offering Western readers an indispensable guide to understanding one of history's most dramatic national transformations.
Author: Richard Storry
Format: Paperback
Genre: Asian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in the study of East Asian history, A History of Modern Japan chronicles Japan's remarkable transformation from a feudal, isolated nation into one of the world's foremost industrial and military powers. Richard Storry traces this sweeping journey from the mid-nineteenth century, through the Meiji Restoration, the turbulent militarism of the early twentieth century, and the catastrophic events of World War II, to the nation's extraordinary postwar recovery. Written with clarity and authoritative depth, the narrative presents the complex political, social, and cultural forces that shaped modern Japan with an accessible and engaging tone. Storry illuminates the tensions between tradition and modernisation, offering Western readers an indispensable guide to understanding one of history's most dramatic national transformations.