A History Of Modern Japan
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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From the twilight of the Tokugawa shogunate to the aftermath of the Second World War, A History of Modern Japan presents a sweeping and authoritative account of one of the most dramatic national transformations in human history. Richard Storry chronicles Japan's breathtaking rise from a feudal, isolated island nation to a formidable industrial and military power, illuminating the complex social, political, and cultural forces that shaped its modern identity. Drawing on deep scholarly expertise and firsthand experience of Japanese life, Storry details the key turning points — the Meiji Restoration, the aggressive expansionism of the early twentieth century, and the devastating collapse of empire — with a clarity and narrative drive that makes complex history genuinely accessible. What distinguishes this work is Storry's rare ability to balance rigorous historical analysis with a sympathetic understanding of Japanese civilization, arguing that Japan's modern trajectory can only be understood through the lens of its deeply rooted cultural traditions. His prose is measured yet compelling, weaving together biography, diplomacy, and social history into a cohesive and elegant narrative. First published as a Pelican Original, the volume became a landmark introduction to its subject for Western readers, and it retains a quiet, enduring authority that challenges the reader to reconsider assumptions about East and West alike.
Author: Richard Storry
Format: Paperback
Genre: Asian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the twilight of the Tokugawa shogunate to the aftermath of the Second World War, A History of Modern Japan presents a sweeping and authoritative account of one of the most dramatic national transformations in human history. Richard Storry chronicles Japan's breathtaking rise from a feudal, isolated island nation to a formidable industrial and military power, illuminating the complex social, political, and cultural forces that shaped its modern identity. Drawing on deep scholarly expertise and firsthand experience of Japanese life, Storry details the key turning points — the Meiji Restoration, the aggressive expansionism of the early twentieth century, and the devastating collapse of empire — with a clarity and narrative drive that makes complex history genuinely accessible. What distinguishes this work is Storry's rare ability to balance rigorous historical analysis with a sympathetic understanding of Japanese civilization, arguing that Japan's modern trajectory can only be understood through the lens of its deeply rooted cultural traditions. His prose is measured yet compelling, weaving together biography, diplomacy, and social history into a cohesive and elegant narrative. First published as a Pelican Original, the volume became a landmark introduction to its subject for Western readers, and it retains a quiet, enduring authority that challenges the reader to reconsider assumptions about East and West alike.