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Kenneth Henshall

A History of Japan


From Stone Age to Superpower
3. Aufl. 2012. xiv, 288 S. 216 mm
Verlag/Jahr: SPRINGER PALGRAVE MACMILLAN 2012
ISBN: 0-230-34662-6 (0230346626)
Neue ISBN: 978-0-230-34662-8 (9780230346628)

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In a rare combination of comprehensive coverage and sustained critical focus, this book examines Japan´s progress through its entire history to its current status as an economic, technological, and cultural superpower. A key factor is a pragmatic determination to succeed. Little-known facts are also brought to light, and the latest findings used. Revised and updated third edition giving a succinct, yet broad-ranging, coverage of Japan´s entire history, including recent research findings, and bringing to light a number of little-known facts
Japan´s impact on the modern world has been enormous. It occupies just one 300th of the planet´s land area, yet came to wield one sixth of the world´s economic power. Just 150 years ago it was an obscure land of paddy fields and feudal despots. Within 50 years it became a major imperial power it´s so-called ´First Miracle´. After defeat in the Second World War, when Japan came close to annihilation, within 25 years it recovered remarkably to become the world´s third biggest economy it´s ´Second Miracle´. It is now not only an economic superpower, but also a technological and cultural superpower. True miracles have no explanation: Japan´s ´miracles´ do. The nation´s success lies in deeply ingrained historical values, such as a pragmatic determination to succeed. The world can learn much from Japan, and its story is told in these pages.
Preface to the Third Edition Introduction: Japan and History From the Stone Age to Statehood: Myths, Prehistory, and Ancient History Of Courtiers and Warriors: Early and Medieval History (710-1600) The Closed Country: The Tokugawa Period (1600-1868) Building a Modern Nation: The Meiji Period (1868-1912) The Excesses of Ambition: The Pacific War and its Lead-up A Phoenix from the Ashes: Post-War Successes and Beyond Conclusion: Lessons for Aspiring Superpowers References Glossary of Japanese Terms Index
´One of the most important books in Japanese Studies in recent years.´ - Ken Coates, Professor of History, University of New Brunswick, Canada ´In making the history of this remarkable society accessible to a wider public Professor Henshall has performed a most valuable service.´ - Derek Massarella, Professor of Economic History, Chuo University, Japan ´An extraordinary book that will appeal to student, specialist, and general reader alike.´ - Laurie Barber, Professor of History, University of Waikato, NewZealand
KENNETH HENSHALL was born in England and is professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. He has published on a range of Japan-related topics such as history, society, language, and literature, and is author of the best-selling etymological work Guide to Remembering Japanese Characters.