Books like Japan by W. Scott Morton
W. Scott Morton’s concise work offers a continuous, narrative journey through Japan’s history, starting with its earliest civilization around 3000 B.C. The book examines key aspects of Japanese art, religion, the imperial court, militarism, race, geography, and agriculture, while providing a detailed analysis of the country’s social, political, and economic development. Morton treats each historical period with equal importance, illuminating the underlying mentality that has driven Japan to prominence in the twentieth century. The book includes brief chronologies, notable personalities, literary works, and historical events, and is richly illustrated with maps, photographs, and anecdotes.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: W. Scott Morton
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