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portada A Brief History of Japan: Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising sun (Brief History of Asia Series)
Type
Physical Book
Author
Publisher
Language
English
Pages
304
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
20.3 x 13.5 x 2.0 cm
Weight
0.34 kg.
ISBN13
9784805313893
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A Brief History of Japan: Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising sun (Brief History of Asia Series)

Jonathan Clements (Author) · Tuttle Publishing · Paperback

A Brief History of Japan: Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising sun (Brief History of Asia Series) - Clements, Jonathan

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Synopsis "A Brief History of Japan: Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising sun (Brief History of Asia Series)"

This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens to teeming hordes of salarymen, a nation that once sought to conquer China, yet also shut itself away for two centuries in self-imposed seclusion. First revealed to Westerners in the chronicles of Marco Polo, Japan was a legendary faraway land defended by a fearsome Kamikaze storm and ruled by a divine sovereign. It was the terminus of the Silk Road, the furthest end of the known world, a fertile source of inspiration for European artists, and an enduring symbol of the mysterious East. In recent times, it has become a powerhouse of global industry, a nexus of popular culture, and a harbinger of post-industrial decline. With intelligence and wit, author Jonathan Clements blends documentary and storytelling styles to connect the past, present and future of Japan, and in broad yet detailed strokes reveals a country of paradoxes: a modern nation steeped in ancient traditions; a democracy with an emperor as head of state; a famously safe society built on 108 volcanoes resting on the world's most active earthquake zone; a fast-paced urban and technologically advanced country whose land consists predominantly of mountains and forests. Among the chapters in this Japanese history book are: The Way of the Gods: Prehistoric and Mythical Japan A Game of Thrones: Minamoto vs. Taira Time Warp: 200 Years of Isolation The Stench of Butter: Restoration and Modernization The New Breed: The Japanese Miracle

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