Magisterial in vision, sweeping in scope, this monumental work presents a seamless account of Japanese society during the modern era, from 1600 to the present.

Ranging from the Tokugwa period to the present day, this text provides a concise and fascinating introduction to the social, cultural and political history of m

This introductory text presents an extremely clear and well-written account of the political, social, and economic events from the late Tokugawa society of 1800

A survey of Japan's early modern period (1568-1868) that blends political, economic, intellectual, literary, and cultural history. It also introduces a fresh ec

Graphs, charts, photographs, maps, and timelines enhance a history of modern Japan.