A History of Japan: From Stone Age to Superpower - Softcover

Henshall, Kenneth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1403912726 ISBN 13: 9781403912725

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2004

Synopsis

Japan's impact on the modern world is enormous. It occupies just one 300th of the planet's land area, yet wields one sixth of the world's economic power. Just 150 years ago it was an obscure land of paddy fields and feudal despots. Within 50 years it became a major imperial power - its first 'miracle'. At the end of the Second World War it came close to annihilation, suffering nuclear attack and defeat. Many wanted the entire Japanese race exterminated. Yet Japan not only survived, it became an economic superpower - its second 'miracle'.
True miracles have no explanation. Japan's 'miracles' do. Its achievements are partly due to luck, but owe much to the way the nation responds to circumstance. Its responses are based on values and practices often deep-rooted in its history. To understand fully Japan's achievements, it is vital to examine that history. That is exactly what A History of Japan does.

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Review:

'One of the most important books in Japanese Studies in recent years.' - Ken Coates, Professor of History, University of New Brunswick

'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

'An extraordinary book that will appeal to student, specialist, and
general reader alike.' - Laurie Barber, Professor of History, University of Waikato

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1403912726
• ISBN 13: 9781403912725
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 280