The rise of modern Japan

Political, Economic and Social Change Since 1850

by W. G. Beasley, W. G. (William G.) Beasley

1990 306 pages eng

"This book covers the history of Japan from the mid-nineteenth century up to the present day. It charts the spectacular rise of Japan - a society which leapt in little more than a generation from late feudal to early industrial forms of organisation - an exceptionally disturbing experience for the J…