Japan's Modern History, 1857-1937: A New Political Narrative

This book covers eighty years of history in Japan, focusing on political history and foreign relations, with extensive material also on economic development and foreign influences on political institutions and practices. Based on extensive archival research, Japan's Modern History considers synoptically the key trends and their significance over the period of 1857 to 1937. In turn, it presents in detail fascinating information on many of the main leaders and other significant figures, with extensive quotations from their writings, letters and diaries.

Author: Junji Banno
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 06/20/2016
Pages: 258
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.58d
ISBN: 9781138204744

About the Author
Junji Banno is Professor Emeritus of Tokyo University, Japan.