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Japan: History of Japan: The Most Important People, Places and Events in Japanese History. From Japanese Art to Modern Manga. From Asian Wars to Modern Superpower.
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In order to study the history of a country, one either goes on Wikipedia, where the information is scant and hugely inaccurate or spends hundreds of dollars on various tomes that necessitate too much time to be read properly. An e-book facilitates this process of acquiring knowledge on a particular topic. You can read it anywhere, on your smartphone or Kindle, so it is definitely more efficient.
Now tell us – did you ever like Japan? Do you know anything about its history, or just what you learned from television and anime, in general? That’s a good starting point, anyway. If you want to delve deeper into Japanese history, in chronological order, and see the main events that transformed Japan into what it is today, you’ve just hit the Jackpot. What will you learn from this book? Among
* The main stages in Japanese history, from the most ancient one, the Jōmon period to Imperial Japan. Each of them will be explained so that everybody can understand them, without technical terms that harden the absorption of information.
* Japan during the Middle Ages.
* Everything about shoguns, shogunates and all other forms of governance.
* The situation in Japan during World War II and after that
* The most important battles between Japan and the United States of America
* The fall of the Empire of Japan
* Japanese politics
* The catastrophic Japanese deflation that ruined the economy for decades on end
* Japanese culture and what makes it so unique in the world
* Valuable information on anime and manga as distinct avatars of Japanese culture
* The tourism in Japan and why it is so important for the economic growth of the state
This book is for you, no matter if you are a student or a professor, or you just want to learn more about Japanese culture and history.
Scroll up and grab your book TODAY.
In order to study the history of a country, one either goes on Wikipedia, where the information is scant and hugely inaccurate or spends hundreds of dollars on various tomes that necessitate too much time to be read properly. An e-book facilitates this process of acquiring knowledge on a particular topic. You can read it anywhere, on your smartphone or Kindle, so it is definitely more efficient.
Now tell us – did you ever like Japan? Do you know anything about its history, or just what you learned from television and anime, in general? That’s a good starting point, anyway. If you want to delve deeper into Japanese history, in chronological order, and see the main events that transformed Japan into what it is today, you’ve just hit the Jackpot. What will you learn from this book? Among
* The main stages in Japanese history, from the most ancient one, the Jōmon period to Imperial Japan. Each of them will be explained so that everybody can understand them, without technical terms that harden the absorption of information.
* Japan during the Middle Ages.
* Everything about shoguns, shogunates and all other forms of governance.
* The situation in Japan during World War II and after that
* The most important battles between Japan and the United States of America
* The fall of the Empire of Japan
* Japanese politics
* The catastrophic Japanese deflation that ruined the economy for decades on end
* Japanese culture and what makes it so unique in the world
* Valuable information on anime and manga as distinct avatars of Japanese culture
* The tourism in Japan and why it is so important for the economic growth of the state
This book is for you, no matter if you are a student or a professor, or you just want to learn more about Japanese culture and history.
Scroll up and grab your book TODAY.
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42 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 15, 2017
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June 26, 2017
I was super impressed with this book on Japan. It answered questions I had never thought to ask but was intrigued to find out that Buddism is not the main religion. That was a religion garnered from the ones that battled with Japan. The immigrants and the wars gave two distinct religions.
I was also impressed with the food. I do not eat raw meat or fish, to know that it is a staple of the country was a little surprising. If you have questions about Japan, this book is one to pick up. It even has reminder questions to help you retain the information.
I was also impressed with the food. I do not eat raw meat or fish, to know that it is a staple of the country was a little surprising. If you have questions about Japan, this book is one to pick up. It even has reminder questions to help you retain the information.
November 25, 2018
2.5/5
A very brief look at Japan’s history divided into historical periods. I read it in one sitting for a refresher on history before my trip. I just hoped it would provide a bit more than it did, especially for the middle centuries. It’s okay for an intro but it skimmed over a lot of history a bit too quickly for me.
A very brief look at Japan’s history divided into historical periods. I read it in one sitting for a refresher on history before my trip. I just hoped it would provide a bit more than it did, especially for the middle centuries. It’s okay for an intro but it skimmed over a lot of history a bit too quickly for me.
August 19, 2017
In this crisp guide Rui Kanda provides some vital information and clarifies misconceptions about the land of anime, geishas and samurais.
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September 2, 2018
Every nation, state or territory has a history to it. An empire is not built in a day, nor is a nation. Their development transcludes from stories of regional and cultural conquests. However, what transpired in modern fables are the stories of the survivor or the transcripts that survived inter alia survival and a rise from the ashes. This is what comprises the theme of the book. A story of the rise, fall and regrowth of the nation of Japan.
The book interestingly covers six stages of the history of Japan- ancient, classical, medieval, early modern, modern and contemporary. Starting from the Jomon people, the medieval age (popularly recognised as the age of sho-guns), the culture surrounding the samurai and the popular ronin figures that made an impact throughout the Japanese history, the building of an empire and its fall at the end of the world war- II. However, what the author fails to cover is the allegations of wrongdoing and the admission of Japan as a nation against the contemporary countries.
The book dearly tries to glorify its content with ambiguous words, and neatly subverts from discussing world war- I and II, while implicating the western forces. If not for the omissions and errors on part of the author, I would give it 2 stars out of 5 for the cultural influences Japan has left over its contemporaries. This is for the Samurais, the anime and the Japanese technology.
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The book interestingly covers six stages of the history of Japan- ancient, classical, medieval, early modern, modern and contemporary. Starting from the Jomon people, the medieval age (popularly recognised as the age of sho-guns), the culture surrounding the samurai and the popular ronin figures that made an impact throughout the Japanese history, the building of an empire and its fall at the end of the world war- II. However, what the author fails to cover is the allegations of wrongdoing and the admission of Japan as a nation against the contemporary countries.
The book dearly tries to glorify its content with ambiguous words, and neatly subverts from discussing world war- I and II, while implicating the western forces. If not for the omissions and errors on part of the author, I would give it 2 stars out of 5 for the cultural influences Japan has left over its contemporaries. This is for the Samurais, the anime and the Japanese technology.
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June 20, 2017
Review: HISTORY OF JAPAN
An unusual approach in a historical account postulates the evolution of Japan from 14,000 B.C. to contemporary economy and culture as a sort of object lesson. Japan as a culture has demonstrated persistence and perseverance. As the author concludes, numerous times thus nation had declined and was expected to fall, yet turned its adversity into success, economic and cultural.
An unusual approach in a historical account postulates the evolution of Japan from 14,000 B.C. to contemporary economy and culture as a sort of object lesson. Japan as a culture has demonstrated persistence and perseverance. As the author concludes, numerous times thus nation had declined and was expected to fall, yet turned its adversity into success, economic and cultural.
August 29, 2018
This book talks about the most important events in Japans history. It talks about the leaders and the roles they played in making history. The Asisn wars is not left out by far. It tells how these wars brought change to the country. It covers the countries beginning all the way to the Japan that's known today. It has interesting facts and not a bad read. I reccomend this book because it basically covers everything in Japans history.
June 25, 2017
Brief and a bit shallow.
If you are after a brief and not very in depth look at japanese history, this is a decent book to look at. But if you are looking for in depth looks into the periods of history in japan, it would be best to look elsewhere
If you are after a brief and not very in depth look at japanese history, this is a decent book to look at. But if you are looking for in depth looks into the periods of history in japan, it would be best to look elsewhere
August 12, 2019
Brief History
While the book claims to cover Japanese history, it really focuses on 1904 to present. Additionally, the editing, grammar and word usage is a bit odd. However, it covers a lot of ground and gives the reader a flavor of the history of Japan.
While the book claims to cover Japanese history, it really focuses on 1904 to present. Additionally, the editing, grammar and word usage is a bit odd. However, it covers a lot of ground and gives the reader a flavor of the history of Japan.
October 21, 2017
Good book on a short history of Japan
Recommended before going to visit. Enjoyed that it was short and to the point. Share it with friends and family.
Recommended before going to visit. Enjoyed that it was short and to the point. Share it with friends and family.
August 30, 2018
Very,very historical! I think it’s an interesting topic, but history is a bit overwhelming.good as a reference book.
Laura
Laura
December 2, 2019
Did really car for the book didn’t catch my attention
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