A Brief History of Japan by Jonathan Clements

A Brief History of Japan by Jonathan Clements

This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens to teeming hordes of salarymen, a nation that once sought to conquer China, yet also shut itself away for two centuries in self-imposed seclusion.

"Perfect for travelers or students…A wonderfully fun, interesting, and informative introduction to Japanese historyClements blends culture, politics, military, economics…all with a wit and humor that carry the narrative forward and make it real." --Mark Zachary Taylor, author of The Politics of Innovation
"With a lightness of touch but seriousness of purpose, Clements negotiates the complexities of Japanese history in this compact book. The result is an accessible, persuasive and reliable introduction." --Ellis Tinios, Lecturer in East Asian History, University of Leeds
"Writing a brief history of a land as ancient and complicated as Japan is no easy task…Luckily, with Jonathan Clements, readers are in the hands of a master. His crackling prose, sharp wit, and learned insights make Japan's history truly come alive." --Frederik L. Schodt, author of America and the Four Japans: Friend, Foe, Model, Mirror

Jonathan Clements is the author of Christ's Samurai: The True Story of the Shimabara Rebellion, A Brief History of the Samurai, Modern Japan: All That Matters, Anime: A History, and biographies of Admiral Togo and Prince Saionji Kinmochi. In 2016 he became the presenter of Route Awakenings (National Geographic) a TV series on historical icons of Chinese culture.

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ISBN 13	9784805313893
ISBN 10	4805313897
Title	A Brief History of Japan
Author	Jonathan Clements
Series	Brief History Of Asia Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Tuttle Publishing
Year published	2017-08-01
Number of pages	304
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