Search -
Japan 1868-1945: From Isolation to Occupation
Japan 18681945 From Isolation to Occupation Author:John Benson, Takao Matsumura B> The history of Imperial Japan, from the Meiji Restoration through to defeat and occupation at the end of the Second World War, is central to any understanding of the way in which modern Japan has developed and will continue to develop in the future. This wide-ranging accessible and up-to-date interpretation of Japanese history betwe... more »en 1868 and 1945 provides both a narrative and analysis. Describing the major changes that took place in Japanese political, economic and social life during this period, it challenges widely held views about the uniqueness of Japanese history and the homogeneity of Japanese society. For those interested in the history of Japan or Asia.« less