
Japan Before Perry
A Short History
Conrad Totman(Author)
University of California Press
1st Edition
Published on 22. January 1982
Book
Paperback/Softback
275 pages
978-0-520-04134-9 (ISBN)
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Description
The task for the historian of Japan is to capture the essence of successive ages while preserving human drama and illuminating the themes and patterns of society's development. In "Japan Before Perry", Professor Totman examines the origins of Japanese civilization and explores in detail the classical, medieval, and early-modern epochs. The historical facts are woven into interpretations of the major themes in Japanese history. While studying these epochs he also describes the gradual emergence of increasing numbers of people onto the historic stage, the long-term transformation of the economy and the society, the spread of cultural sophistication, and the ultimate rise of Japanese 'nationhood.'
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First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Berkerley
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
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Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-520-04134-9 (9780520041349)
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Content
List of Maps Preface 1. The Beginnings 2. Classical Japan: An Age of Aristocratic Bureaucracy 3. Medieval Japan: An Age of Political Fluidity 4. Early Modern Japan: An Age of Integral Bureacracy Conclusion Glossary Bibliographical Note Index