Esta " Breve historia de Japón " ofrece una visión general de los acontecimientos acaecidos en este país mediante el análisis, no sólo de los aspectos políticos y económicos, sino también de los temas sociales, culturales e intelectuales más relevantes. Mikiso Hane nos proporciona un recorrido tan riguroso como ameno que parte de las épocas más remotas, prehistóricas, del territorio y sus pobladores, prosigue con el análisis de la época de la hegemonía samurai, continúa con el gobierno Tokugawa, al régimen Meiji y los años Taisho, aborda los cruciales años que desembocaron en la participación japonesa en la Segunda Guerra Mundial con sus catastróficas consecuencias y, finalmente, analiza toda la época posterior, marcada por el reformismo social y la reconstrucción del país, hasta llegar a los últimos años del siglo xx. Completa el volumen un útil índice analítico.

La historia de Japón es una de las más extraordinarias del planeta. Punto de encuentro entre Asia continental y el océano Pacífico, el archipiélago japonés ha desarrollado a través de los siglos una cultura propia, enriquecida a partir del contacto con la cultura china y con Occidente. En su historia, Japón se ha reinventado repetidamente: desde el esplendor aristocrático de la corte Heian, donde se compuso la que algunos consideran la primera novela psicológica de la historia, hasta la cultura marcial de los famosos samuráis; desde el aislamiento del exterior durante más de dos siglos, tiempo durante el cual la ciudad de Edo creció hasta llegar a ser la más grande del mundo, hasta la modernización acelerada de la restauración Meiji; desde el colonialismo imperialista, hasta la destrucción atómica y el subsiguiente milagro económico de la posguerra. Siempre cambiante, Japón no ha dejado de buscar nuevas respuestas a los desafíos de cada momento histórico y, en buena medida, esto es lo que ha hecho de él un país tan fascinante. Desde la prehistoria hasta los retos del siglo XXI, esta historia de Japón, pretende aportar una visión de conjunto. De manera concisa pero exhaustiva, los autores repasan los acontecimientos más importantes en la historia del "país del sol naciente", y describen con claridad los principales procesos de transformación políticos, sociales, económicos y culturales. A su vez, no pierden nunca de vista la dimensión global de la historia japonesa, tanto en el marco regional del nordeste de Asia como en el ámbito internacional. El libro también contiene una útil cronología y un completo glosario terminológico.

Louis G. Perez revisits Japan's turbulent past and recent events in the past decade and 21st Century in this revised and fully expanded second edition of The History of Japan, a must-have for all high school and public libraries. This essential resource provides readers with a comprehensive look at Japan's long and rich history, examining its politics, culture, philosophy, and religious beliefs throughout the ages. Also included are up-to-date discussions of political situations, environmental issues, and even a glimpse into the cultural lives of the Japanese today. Students will learn who the Japanese are today, and how the past has shaped their contemporary society. An updated timeline, appendices, and glossary, along with an illustrative bibliographical essay that includes both print and electronic sources, round out this valuable reference tool. Roughly the same size as the state of California, the island nation of Japan is one of the world's most densely populated nations-not to mention an economic powerhouse and a mecca of advanced technology. But the Land of the Rising Sun did not always lead the world with its success in the automobile industry, innovative electronics, and powerful stock market. Louis G. Perez revisits Japan's turbulent past and recent events in the past decade and 21st Century in this revised and fully expanded second edition of The History of Japan, a must-have for all high school and public libraries. This essential resource provides readers with a comprehensive look at Japan's long and rich history, examining its politics, culture, philosophy, and religious beliefs throughout the ages. Also included are up-to-date discussions of political situations, environmental issues, and even a glimpse into the cultural lives of the Japanese today. Students will learn who the Japanese are today, and how the past has shaped their contemporary society. An updated timeline, appendices, and glossary, along with an illustrative bibliographical essay that includes both print and electronic sources, round out this valuable reference tool.

The entire fascinating story of Japan told in one exciting manga-style volume! A History of Japan in Manga tells the action-packed saga of Japan from its misty origins up to the present day. Epic battles, noble Samurai and duplicitous leaders are all portrayed in modern manga fashion! The lively stories in this book include: The Dawn of Japan: The Birth of Buddhism and the transition from hunters—gatherers to agricultural societies of ancient times The Genpei Wars: Davage battles between the Taira and Minamoto clans that led to the powerful warlord Minamoto no Yoritomo naming himself Japan's first Shogun The Onin Wars: A decade-long struggle for domination of Japan in which thousands of Samurai fought and tragically lost their lives The 47 Ronin: Loyal Samurai who vowed to avenge the death of their master, choosing honor over surrender and being forced to commit mass ritual suicide as a result The Satsuma Rebellion: A dramatic last stand by Samurai loyal to the Shogun who revolted against the new Meiji government and its plans to finally modernize Japan And many more! This ebook edition is a larger file size than most as it is full of dozens of indelible portraits, manga stories, maps and info-sidebars bring the full sweep of Japanese history to life in one easy-to-read book!

A classic of Japanese history, this book is the preeminent work on the history of Japan. Newly revised and updated, A History of Japan is a single-volume, complete history of the nation of Japan. Starting in ancient Japan during its early pre-history period A History of Japan covers every important aspect of history and culture through feudal Japan to the post-cold War period and collapse of the Bubble Economy in the early 1990's. Recent findings shed additional light on the origins of Japanese civilization and the birth of Japanese culture. Also included is an in-depth analysis of the Japanese religion, arts, culture and people from the 6th century B.C.E. to the present. This contemporary classic, now updated and revised, continues to be an essential text in Japanese studies. Classic illustrations and unique pictures are dispersed throughout the book. A History of Japan, Revised Edition includes: Archaic Japan--including Yamato, the creation of a unified state, the Nana Period, and the Heian period. Medieval Japan-- including rule by the military houses, the failure of Ashikaga Rule, Buddhism, and the Kamakura and Muroachi Periods periods. Ealy Modern Japan--including Japanese feudalism, administration under the Tokugawa, and society and culture in early modern Japan. Modern Japan--including The Meiji Era and policies for modernization, from consensus to crisis (1912-1937), and solutions through force. This contemporary classic continues to be a central book in Japanese studies and is a vital addition to the collection of any student or enthusiast of Japanese history, Japanese culture, or the Japanese Language.