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History of Japan
Kenneth G. Henshall
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Description for History of Japan
Paperback. In a rare combination of comprehensive coverage and sustained critical focus, this book examines Japan's progress through its entire history to its current status as an economic, technological, and cultural superpower. A key factor is a pragmatic determination to succeed. Little-known facts are also brought to light, and the latest findings used. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 138 x 216 x 17. Weight in Grams: 382.
In a rare combination of comprehensive coverage and sustained critical focus, this book examines Japan's progress through its entire history to its current status as an economic, technological, and cultural superpower. A key factor is a pragmatic determination to succeed. Little-known facts are also brought to light, and the latest findings used.
In a rare combination of comprehensive coverage and sustained critical focus, this book examines Japan's progress through its entire history to its current status as an economic, technological, and cultural superpower. A key factor is a pragmatic determination to succeed. Little-known facts are also brought to light, and the latest findings used.
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
302
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780230346628
SKU
V9780230346628
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About Kenneth G. Henshall
KENNETH HENSHALL was born in England and is professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. He has published on a range of Japan-related topics such as history, society, language, and literature, and is author of the best-selling etymological work Guide to Remembering Japanese Characters.
Reviews for History of Japan
'One of the most important books in Japanese Studies in recent years.' - Ken Coates, Professor of History, University of New Brunswick, Canada 'In making the history of this remarkable society accessible to a wider public Professor Henshall has performed a most valuable service.' - Derek Massarella, Professor of Economic History, Chuo University, Japan ... Read more