A Short History of Japan, 9780241563199
Hardcover
Millennia of Japanese history, culture, and values, revealed in a short read.
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A Short History of Japan

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  • Hardcover

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    1 December 2025

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Summary

Japan: A Journey Through Time and Culture

“A history that somehow manages to be at once succinct and sweeping: essential reading for anyone interested in this most fascinating of countries” - Tom Holland

In this engaging introduction, Christopher Harding chronicles Japan’s history across millennia. From ancient coastal settlements and the advent of Buddhism to the age of warlords, Western influence, and Japan’s imperial ambitions, Harding reveals the forging of a …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780241563199
ISBN-10:0241563194
Series:Pelican Books
Author:Christopher Harding
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Pelican
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:1 December 2025
Weight:400g
Dimensions:222mm x 138mm x 25mm
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Critics Review

A history that somehow manages to be at once succinct and sweeping: essential reading for anyone interested in this most fascinating of countries * Tom Holland *

About The Author

Christopher Harding

Christopher Harding is the author of Japan Story, The Japanese and The Light of Asia. Harding teaches at the University of Edinburgh and frequently broadcasts on Radio 3 and Radio 4. He also writes the IlluminAsia blog, about Asia’s influence on Western life.

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