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A Modern History Of Japan: From Tokugawa Times To The Present,Used
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A Modern History Of Japan: From Tokugawa Times To The Present, Third Edition, Paints A Richly Nuanced And Strikingly Original Portrait Of The Last Two Centuries Of Japanese History. It Takes Students From The Days Of The Shogunatethe Feudal Overlordship Of The Tokugawa Familythrough The Modernizing Revolution Launched By Midlevel Samurai In The Late Nineteenth Century; The Adoption Of Western Hairstyles, Clothing, And Military Organization; And The Nation'S First Experiments With Mass Democracy After World War I. Author Andrew Gordon Offers The Finest Synthesis To Date Of Japan'S Passage Through Militarism, World War Ii, The American Occupation, And The Subsequent Economic Rollercoaster.New To The Third Edition* The Previous Edition'S Final Chapter Has Been Extensively Revised For The Third Edition. Retitled 'Japan'S 'Lost Decades', It Now Covers The Timespan From 1989 Through 2008.* An Entirely New Final Chapter Examines Japan'S Tumultuous Recent History In A Global Context. Beginning With The Financial Crisis Of 2008, It Takes Readers Up To The Traumatic Events Of 3/11/11, And Through The Aftermath Of This Disaster. The Chapter Includes A Color Insert With Maps And Photographs That Document The Cataclysm.* More 'Voices' Of Ordinary People Integrated Into The Narrative* Increased Coverage Of Cultural History Topics, Such As Anime And Manga
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Modern History of Japan'? A: The book provides a comprehensive overview of Japanese history from the Tokugawa era to the present, highlighting key events and cultural shifts over the last two centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Andrew Gordon, a historian known for his work on modern Japanese history.
- Q: What new content is included in the third edition? A: The third edition includes a revised final chapter titled 'Japan's Lost Decades', covering the period from 1989 to 2008, as well as a new chapter discussing events up to the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 432 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is published in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, it is designed for students and anyone interested in understanding modern Japanese history.
- Q: Does the book include visual elements? A: Yes, the final chapter features a color insert with maps and photographs related to the events discussed.
- Q: What are some themes covered in the book? A: The book covers themes such as militarism, democracy, cultural history, and the impact of Western influence on Japan.
- Q: When was 'A Modern History of Japan' published? A: The third edition was published on March 26, 2013.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.