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 between 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.
About the AuthorJohn Benson is author of a number of economic and social history books under the Longman imprint, most notably
The Working Class in Britain, 1850-1939 and
The Rise of Consumer Societry in Britain, 1880-1980.Reviews'an excellent general introduction for the student of Japanese studies' History
Book InformationISBN 9780582308138
Author John BensonFormat Paperback
Page Count 296
Imprint LongmanPublisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 454g
Dimensions(mm) 157mm * 234mm * 16mm