"Fully revised and updated"--Cover. Includes bibliographical references (p. 254-263) and index.
Contents:
Myths and mysteries, prehistory to AD 500 -- Chinese shadows, 500-800 -- The world of the shining prince, 800-1185 -- Shoguns and samurai, 1185-1543 -- The Christian century, 1543-1639 -- The closed country, 1639-1853 -- Revolution and modernisation, 1853-1912 -- Through the dark valley, 1912-1945 -- Reform, recovery and resurgence, 1945-1973 -- Internationalisation and identity, 1973-2001.
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