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Japan: A Short History
Mikiso Hane
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Description for Japan: A Short History
Paperback. An accessible introduction to an enigmatic country, covering all the key topics from the times of the legendary samurai to Japan's position as an industrialized post-war nation Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 242.
What is a shogun? Who were the samurai and what is the warrior code? What lies behind the Japanese work ethic? From the ancient tea ceremony to the boom and subsequent downturn of its economic prosperity, this uniquely concise introduction to Japan and its history surveys nearly 10,000 years of society, culture, economics and politics. Balancing economic and political information with new insights into the twin spheres of art and religion, Mikiso Hane offers authoritative coverage of all aspects of Japanese life. With a particular focus on the key events of the last 200 years, the author also pays special ... Read more
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Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780742564
SKU
V9781780742564
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99-50
About Mikiso Hane
Mikiso Hane (1922-2003) was Szold Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at Knox College in Illinois. He enjoyed an illustrious career in the field of Japanese history, publishing fourteen books and numerous articles.
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