A History of Japan: From Stone Age to Superpower

Covering the full sweep of Japanese history, from ancient to contemporary, Henshall explores Japan's enormous impact on the modern world, and how vital it is to examine the past and culture of the country in order to full understand its achievements and responses. Now in its third edition, this book is usefully updated and revised.

Author: K. Henshall
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 04/17/2012
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.40w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780230346611

About the Author
KENNETH HENSHALL was born in England and is professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. He has published on a range of Japan-related topics such as history, society, language, and literature, and is author of the best-selling etymological work Guide to Remembering Japanese Characters.