A History of Japan by R H P Mason

A History of Japan by R H P Mason

A history of Japan, from the turbulent times of its medieval age to the emergence of modern day Japan as a leading economic power. The authors present analyses of the religion, culture and arts of the Japanese people from the sixth century BC to the present day.

"The best one-volume introduction to the history of Japan in English" --Canberra Times
"Very engaging history bookIt draws you in through the experiences of prominent persons in Japanese history. A definite book on Japan's history." --Goodreads

Richard 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.

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ISBN 13	9780804820974
ISBN 10	080482097X
Title	A History of Japan
Author	R H P Mason
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Tuttle Publishing
Year published	1997-11-15
Number of pages	408
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