Japan: A Documentary History: Vol 2: The Late Tokugawa Period to the Present: A Documentary History / Edition 1

by David J. Lu

Overview

An updated edition of David Lu's acclaimed "Sources of Japanese History", this two volume book presents in a student-friendly format original Japanese documents from Japan's mythological beginnings through 1995. Covering the full spectrum of political, economic, diplomatic as well as cultural and intellectual history, this classroom resource offers insight not only into the past but also into Japan's contemporary civilisation. This volume covers from the late 18th century up to 1995. Three major criteria used in the document selection were that: the selection avoids duplication with other collections - 75% of the documents presented here are newly translated; a document accurately reflects the spirit of the times and the life-styles of the people; and emphasis is on the development of social, economic and political institutions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780765600363
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/30/1996
Series:	Japan - A Documentary History
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	410
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface, Note on Japanese and Chinese Names and Terms, I Dawn of Japanese History, II The Impact of Chinese Civilization, III. The Early Heian Period, IV. Rise ofFeudal Institutions, v. Kamakura Buddhism, VI. The Development ofFeudal Institutions through the VII. From Civil Wars to Unification, VIII. Tokugawa: Era of Peace, IX. Intellectual Currents in Tokugawa Japan, x. The End of the Tokugawa Rule, XI. Early Meiji Political Development, XII. Social and Economic Development in the Meiji Era, XIII. Taisho Democracy, XIV. Rise ofUltranationalism and the Pacific War, xv. Japan under Occupation, XVI. Politics and Problems of Security, XVII. Emergence of an Economic Superpower, XVIII. Heisei: Age of Uncertainty, XIX. Bridging the Past and Present, Appendices, Index