A Brief History of Japan

Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising Sun

Nonfiction, History, Asian, Japan, Ancient History, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
Cover of the book A Brief History of Japan by Jonathan Clements, Tuttle Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jonathan Clements ISBN: 9781462919345
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing Publication: August 1, 2017
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing Language: English
Author: Jonathan Clements
ISBN: 9781462919345
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication: August 1, 2017
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Language: English

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.

First revealed to Westerners in the chronicles of Marco Polo, Japan was a legendary faraway land defended by a fearsome Kamikaze storm and ruled by a divine sovereign. It was the terminus of the Silk Road, the furthest end of the known world, a fertile source of inspiration for European artists, and an enduring symbol of the mysterious East. In recent times, it has become a powerhouse of global industry, a nexus of popular culture, and a harbinger of post-industrial decline.

With intelligence and wit, author Jonathan Clements blends documentary and storytelling styles to connect the past, present and future of Japan, and in broad yet detailed strokes reveals a country of paradoxes: a modern nation steeped in ancient traditions; a democracy with an emperor as head of state; a famously safe society built on 108 volcanoes resting on the world's most active earthquake zone; a fast-paced urban and technologically advanced country whose land consists predominantly of mountains and forests.

Among the chapters in this Japanese history book are:

  • The Way of the Gods: Prehistoric and Mythical Japan
  • A Game of Thrones: Minamoto vs. Taira
  • Time Warp: 200 Years of Isolation
  • The Stench of Butter: Restoration and Modernization
  • The New Breed: The Japanese Miracle
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

First revealed to Westerners in the chronicles of Marco Polo, Japan was a legendary faraway land defended by a fearsome Kamikaze storm and ruled by a divine sovereign. It was the terminus of the Silk Road, the furthest end of the known world, a fertile source of inspiration for European artists, and an enduring symbol of the mysterious East. In recent times, it has become a powerhouse of global industry, a nexus of popular culture, and a harbinger of post-industrial decline.

With intelligence and wit, author Jonathan Clements blends documentary and storytelling styles to connect the past, present and future of Japan, and in broad yet detailed strokes reveals a country of paradoxes: a modern nation steeped in ancient traditions; a democracy with an emperor as head of state; a famously safe society built on 108 volcanoes resting on the world's most active earthquake zone; a fast-paced urban and technologically advanced country whose land consists predominantly of mountains and forests.

Among the chapters in this Japanese history book are:

More books from Tuttle Publishing

Cover of the book Let's Learn Japanese Ebook by Jonathan Clements
Cover of the book Jalan Jalan: A Novel of Indonesia by Jonathan Clements
Cover of the book Getting Genki In Japan by Jonathan Clements
Cover of the book Mini Korean Favorites by Jonathan Clements
Cover of the book Practical Ethics for Our Time by Jonathan Clements
Cover of the book Easy Burmese by Jonathan Clements
Cover of the book Farm to Table Asian Secrets by Jonathan Clements
Cover of the book Pocket Tagalog Dictionary by Jonathan Clements
Cover of the book The Little Book of Kyoto by Jonathan Clements
Cover of the book Women of the Orient by Jonathan Clements
Cover of the book Tai Chi for Kids by Jonathan Clements
Cover of the book Plant Life of the Pacific World by Jonathan Clements
Cover of the book Renaissance in Japan by Jonathan Clements
Cover of the book America's Covered Bridges by Jonathan Clements
Cover of the book Shiok! by Jonathan Clements
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy