From the first outbreak of hostilities in northern China in 1937 to the Japanese surrender aboard the U.S.S. Missouri in 1945, this book recreates the decade of upheaval when China was caught in the grip of revolution and war and torn from its feudal past. The authors, Time-Life correspondents during the war years, report firsthand on the rise and fall of the Kuomintang nationalist government a…
This book provides a concise historical overview of Japan’s transformation from the late Tokugawa period to the post–World War II era. Richard Storry examines the fall of the shogunate, the reforms and modernization of the Meiji Restoration, and Japan’s emergence as an imperial power. The narrative highlights key political, social, and military developments, including Japan’s expansion …
Tinjauan ringkas tetapi padat mengenai perjalanan sejarah Jepang, mulai dari era kuno hingga masa modern. Sakamoto membahas bagaimana struktur sosial-politik dan budaya Jepang berubah dari sistem feodal dan keshogunan ke era modern melalui proses modernisasi, kontak dengan Barat, dan transformasi militer serta ekonomi. Dalam buku ini juga dijelaskan dinamika sosial seperti peran samurai, transf…
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…
Studies in the Intellectual History of Tokugawa Japan offers an in-depth exploration of the major intellectual trends, scholarly movements, and philosophical debates that shaped Japan during the Tokugawa period (1600–1868). The book examines the development of Confucianism, Neo-Confucianism, Kokugaku (nativist studies), and other schools of thought that influenced political ideology, social e…
A comprehensive compilation of traditional Japanese myths, legends, and folktales drawn from classical texts such as the Kojiki and Nihongi, as well as regional oral traditions. The book explores the rich world of Shinto deities, nature spirits, heroic figures, and supernatural creatures that shape Japan’s cultural heritage. Davis provides cultural, historical, and religious context that help…
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…
A curated collection of primary documents, essays, and analyses that trace Japan’s transformation from a feudal society into a modern imperial power. The book covers key developments such as the late Tokugawa period, the Meiji Restoration, industrialization, nationalism, and militarization leading up to World War II. Livingston highlights the political, social, and economic forces that shaped…
Gambaran ringkas namun informatif mengenai perjalanan sejarah Jepang dari zaman kuno hingga era modern awal. Buku ini membahas perkembangan politik, sosial, dan budaya Jepang, termasuk peranan kaisar, sistem feodalisme samurai, pembaruan Meiji, serta perubahan yang membawa Jepang menjadi negara modern. Melalui penyajian yang mudah dipahami, Nio Joe Lan menyoroti faktor-faktor penting yang membe…