The Japanese
A History in Twenty Lives
Christopher Harding
Explore the rich history of Japan through the fascinating stories of 20 exceptional individuals in this captivating book. Delve into the lives of shamans, warlords, poets, revolutionaries, scientists, artists, and adventurers- each offering a unique perspective on this extraordinary place. From the earliest written accounts of Japan to the current empress, Masako, this book provides an entertaining and informative introduction to Japan. Whether you are new to Japan or deeply involved with it, this book is full of surprises and pleasures.
Publish Date
2020-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
2020-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.18
ISBN
9780141992280
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2022-12-09T07:56:32.000Z
Although, for reasons of space, we were obliged to limit @drchrisharding to six lives, his brilliant book - THE JAPANESE: A HISTORY IN TWENTY LIVES - covers the full sweep of this most fascinating of countries. It's a wonderful book! – source