History of Japan (World History, #0)

The History of Japan is a sweeping journey through one of the world's most fascinating and resilient civilizations. From the mythic origins of the Yamato court to the disciplined rule of the shoguns, from the artistry of the samurai to the dramatic transformation of the Meiji Restoration, this book traces the political, cultural, and spiritual evolution of the Japanese archipelago across centuries.

Readers will explore the rise and fall of powerful clans during the Sengoku era, the long peac...