EXPLORING HISTORY JAPAN - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1841386529 ISBN 13 : 9781841386522

Editeur : Chrysalis Children's Books, 2003

Synopsis

Examining the rich heritage of countries An enthralling series charting the development of nations, from their early beginnings to modern times, through the explorers who travelled to them. Thoroughly informative but easily accessible, this series provides insight into the fascinating history of each country or region. - Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society - Excellent reference books for the classroom or school library. - Clear, straightforward text and fantastic visual information. - Each author is closely associated with the country that the book is about. - Excellent, full-colour photos throughout. - Each book contains a glossary of useful words and an index.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

This clearly written and succinct volume romps through Japan's history and provides useful cultural descriptions and essays. --Contexts

It succeeds admirably in its goal of making the present country comprehensible through a narrative of its past, with asides on everything from bonsai to zazen, in a brisk, highly readable style...you could easily read it on the flight over, if you skip the movie. --The Washington Post

... delightfully written... Its conciseness makes it one of the best books for a traveller to read before visiting Japan. --Academic Library Book ReviewTames's readably concise survey of Japanese history comes supplied with an impressive array of facts and statistics. --The TLS

Présentation de l'éditeur

NEW 4th EDITION A Traveller s History of Japan not only offers the reader a chronological outline of the nation s development but also provides an invaluable introduction to its language, literature and arts, from kabuki to karaoke. This clearly written history explains how a country embedded in the traditions of Shinto, Shoguns and Samurai has achieved stupendous economic growth and dominance in this century.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Chrysalis Children's Books
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1841386529
• ISBN 13: 9781841386522
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible