اليابان

by Charles Phillips, أحمد بكر عبد الفتاح (ترجمة)

National Geographic requests the pleasure of your company on a journey to the faraway island nation of "Nippon." Japan's name means "origin of the sun" (often translated as “Land of the Rising Sun”)—a term born of the country’s location to the east of the ancient empires of China. Take a trip through history to discover the influence that the Chinese exerted on their neighbors throughout antiquity. Enjoy the scenic island landscape, richly celebrated in Japanese art and literature. Scale the heights and get to know the hilly topography—mountains cover over 75 percent of Japan. Visit the national parks that now preserve the country's treasured natural heritage. Meet Japan's industrious people, mainly plains and lowland dwellers. Visit the teeming cities on the river deltas and coastlines, which are among the most populous places on the planet. Follow the remarkable rise of nation’s modern economy, based mainly on the manufacture of high-quality, high-tech consumer goods. Learn how exports to the world's largest markets—including the United States—have made Japan a global economic power, and how the country's average income levels and standards of living are now among the highest in the world. Experience this ethnically homogenous culture, with its unique language and alphabet, and observe the rites and rituals of its two main faiths—Buddhism and Shinto, a religion that originated in Japan.

Genres: Japan, Travel, Childrens

62 pages, Hardcover

First published April 10, 2007

About the author

There is more than one author by this name on Goodreads

Charles Phillips (b. 1962) is an established writer of popular history, a contributor to Cassell's Dictionary of Modern Britain as well as to the Chronicle of Britain and several illustrated stories.

He has a keen interest in the mythology and history of the great Maya and Aztec civilizations and was a key writer on Time Life's Myth and Mankind series.
Phillips is a graduate of Oxford University, and holds an MA from the University of Westminster.

See also:
Charles Phillips, 1787-1859
Charles Phillips, Goodreads author, Historical Fiction
Charles Phillips, b.1948, American history

Reviews

[Huthaifa Alomari · Rating 4 out of 5]

الكتاب مفيد ومختصر ويعطيك معلومات عامة عن اليابان....يمكن إنهاؤه بجلسة واحدة

[هشام · Rating 4 out of 5]

بسيط ومفيد وذو إخراج أنيق..
هذا باختصار هو كتاب "اليابان" من سلسلة دول العالم التي تصدرها ناشينونال جيوغرافيك، وتنشره بالعربية دار نهضة مصر بالاشتراك مع مؤسسة محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم..
الترجمة سلسلة وسهلة القراءة والأخطاء الإملائية -أو الناتجة من الخطأ في نقل الكلمات يابانية الأصل- نادرة..
الإخراج والتنفيذ جميل وجذاب بألوان زاهية وصور بجودة عالية وتقسيمات لقراءة اكثر متعة..
المحتوى مختصر ومفيد، مقسم إلى خمسة أقسام: الجغرافيا، الطبيعة، التاريخ، السكان والثقافة، الحكومة والاقتصاد. مع ملخص للخط الزمني للتاريخ الياباني، وتعريف ببعض المصطلحات، وكشاف في نهاية الكتاب..
أنصح بشدة بقراءة هذا الكتاب وهو مناسب لمختلف الأعمار من الأطفال إلى الكبار.. وأتمنى أن تتوفر كتب على نفس النسق ولكن بحجم أكبر وتوسع أكثر!!

[hoor.ans · Rating 5 out of 5]

هو كتاب ملم بحال شعب اليابان ، و عاداتهم و احتفالاتهم و ما يحبون و يكرهون ، ان كنت تريد كتاب بسيط حول اليابان و بنفس الوقت زاخر بالمعلومات لا عليك سوى البدء في قراءته

[Sophia Wu · Rating 3 out of 5]

meh

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good reference book about Japan for children. The book covers many varied topics, from geography and culture to nature, history, government and economy. Each topic is short and is not covered in any real detail, but provides enough information for a good overview. There are lots of colorful photographs and maps that help explain each topic. Some of the pictures and data (especially the photo that depicts the latest technology in cell phones and the information about the current Prime Minister) are a bit dated, but otherwise, they are interesting and informative

Our youngest borrowed this book from her elementary school library for a project about Japan and we all enjoyed reading more about this country.

[James Crawford · Rating 4 out of 5]

As expected from National Geographic, this is a quality book with excellent photos and maps and lots of good information for young readers. The book even includes a timeline, a list of relevant National Geographic articles, a glossary, and various related Internet sites.

The information is very comprehensive, and this is without doubt one of the best books there is for young readers who want to learn about Japan.

[Amal Karim · Rating 2 out of 5]

كتاب لزيز فيه معلومات كتير عن اليابان انا لم اكن اعرفها من قبل اظن انه إضافة جديدة لمعلوماتي

[Ramah · Rating 3 out of 5]

G7.