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Title: Japan: The Story of A Nation by Edwin O Reischauer ISBN: 0-07-557074-2 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages Pub. Date: 01 September, 1989 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $54.70 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Strong Overview of Japanese History
Comment: For the student of Japanese History, this is a strong overview of Japan from ancient to modern. Well laid out, it covers broadly most of the important historical, cultural and political events over the last 2000 years and is a good starting point for new students of Japanese history. There is a convienent Chronology of events at the end of the book, and numerous maps and illustrations throughout to help connect facts to places and people. This history of Japan is not limited to information on the rulling classes of Japan, as it does attempt to describe villiage life and the role of the common people of Japan, especially in later periods, where there is probably more information available. A good third of the book is given over to post-war Japan, and it is interesting to note that it was published before the current economic problems Japan is facing (post bubble burst). My only complaint is a lack of foot-notes, but for the non-academic reader, this should be fine. Reischauer clearly understands his subject, presents both conservative and liberal interpretations/opinions of historical facts and trends, and is able to give a sense of connection to his readers that allows them to understand and relate to the history he is telling.
Rating: 5
Summary: An excellent work by a master of Japanese culture
Comment: This doesn't need to be a very long review; I've read many of Reischauer's books over the past couple of years for my college courses, and it is clear that even though many of his books were written over 20 years ago, he had a grasp of Japanese culture and the society it has produced like no one else in the West. I highly recommend this book and "The Japanese Today" for anyone interested in Japan and the historical contexts in which one of the world's most fascinating cultures developed. While the society is indeed dynamic, its foundations change much more slowly, and Reischauer is an essential course in these.
Rating: 5
Summary: Another Reischauer Masterpiece
Comment: Japan: Story of a Nation is another in a long line of exceedingly well written books in Japanese history by Ambassador Reischauer. Tracing the roots of Japanese civilization from before the mythical creation of the Japanese state and the reign of Jimmu to contemporary culture, Reischauer has accomplished something few have been able to: make history fun and enjoyable. The matter-of-fact text reads almost like a saga and is mercifully free of academic mumbo-jumbo. Most interesting of all is his description of the Post War era in Japan, particularly the Occupation and Japan's role in the world. For serious students of Japanese history and culture Story of a Nation is the closest thing to a motivational book. Buy it, read it, and enjoy it.
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Title: The Japanese Today: Change and Continuity by Edwin O. Reischauer, Marius B. Jansen ISBN: 0674471849 Publisher: Belknap Pr Pub. Date: March, 1995 List Price(USD): $21.50 |
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Title: The Chrysanthemum and the Sword : Patterns of Japanese Culture by Ruth Benedict ISBN: 0395500753 Publisher: Mariner Books Pub. Date: 26 June, 1989 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: Sentimental Imperialists by James C. Thomson, John C. Perry, Peter W. Stanley ISBN: 0061319988 Publisher: Harpercollins (Short Disc) Pub. Date: October, 1985 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: To Change China: Western Advisers in China, 1620-1960 by Jonathan D. Spence ISBN: 0140055282 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: 30 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: Japanese Society (Center for Japanese and Korean Studies) by Chie Nakane ISBN: 0520021541 Publisher: University of California Press Pub. Date: February, 1972 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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