Japan: A Short History - Couverture souple

Hane, Mikiso

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1780742568 ISBN 13 : 9781780742564

Editeur : Oneworld Publications, 2013

Synopsis

What is a shogun? Who were the samurai and what is the warrior code? What lies behind the Japanese work ethic? From the ancient tea ceremony to the boom and subsequent downturn of its economic prosperity, this uniquely concise introduction to Japan and its history surveys nearly 10,000 years of society, culture, economics and politics. Balancing economic and political information with new insights into the twin spheres of art and religion, Mikiso Hane offers authoritative coverage of all aspects of Japanese life. With a particular focus on the key events of the last 200 years, the author also pays special attention to the changing conditions of those whose history has been so frequently neglected - the women, the peasants, and the lowest order of untouchables. Well-rounded and enlightening, this informative account of Japan and its people will be greatly appreciated by historians, students and all those with an interest in this diverse and enigmatic country.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

Mikiso Hane (1922-2003) was Szold Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at Knox College in Illinois. He enjoyed an illustrious career in the field of Japanese history, publishing fourteen books and numerous articles.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Oneworld Publications
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1780742568
• ISBN 13: 9781780742564
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 256