The Cambridge History of Japan The Twentieth Century |
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| Editor:
| Duus, Peter |
| Series title: | The Cambridge History of Japan Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-139-05510-9 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2008 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $520.00 |
Book Description:
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One of the major transformations in world history during the twentieth century has been the slow shift of world economic and political power from the Atlantic to the Pacific Rim. Japan has played a key role in spurring this transformation. The country's rise to a position of international prominence has not been a smooth process, however - it has come only after a period of turmoil and conflict. Volume 6 of The Cambridge History of Japan provides a general introduction to Japan's...
More DescriptionOne of the major transformations in world history during the twentieth century has been the slow shift of world economic and political power from the Atlantic to the Pacific Rim. Japan has played a key role in spurring this transformation. The country's rise to a position of international prominence has not been a smooth process, however - it has come only after a period of turmoil and conflict. Volume 6 of The Cambridge History of Japan provides a general introduction to Japan's history during the first three quarters of the twentieth century, with emphasis on political, economic, social and intellectual trends.