A History of Japan, 1334–1615 presents a detailed account of Japan’s political, social, and cultural evolution from the fall of the Kamakura shogunate to the establishment of the Tokugawa regime. The book examines the turbulent Nanbokuchō and Muromachi periods, marked by rival imperial courts, shifting samurai alliances, and the rise of powerful regional warlords. It also explores the dyna…
A History of Japan to 1334 provides a comprehensive overview of Japan’s political, social, and cultural development from its earliest periods up to the year 1334. The book explores the formation of early Japanese states, the rise of influential clans, and the establishment of imperial and military governance structures. It examines religious, economic, and cultural transformations, including …
A History of Japan, 1615–1867 presents a comprehensive account of Japan’s political, social, economic, and cultural development during the Edo period, a long era of stability under Tokugawa rule. The book describes how the Tokugawa shogunate established a centralized feudal system, controlled the daimyo through policies such as sankin-kōtai, and maintained social order through strict class…