A Brief History of Japan: Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising Sun (Brief History of Asia Series)
By: Jonathan Clements
3.75
Format: 304 pages, Paperback
This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens…
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1. A History of Japan
By: R.H.P. Mason , J.G. Caiger
3.49
Format: 407 pages, Paperback
This is one of the most classic books of Japanese history and still the preeminent work on the hist… read more
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2. The 47 Ronin Story
By: John Allyn
3.73
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
47 Ronin Story is the classic Japanese story of Lord Asano of Ako and one of the bloodiest vendetta… read more
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"Remember, there's sacrifice invovled in any kind of life. Even the man who chooses the safe way has to give up the thrill of combat. The point is that once you know what you want, you must be prepare…"-John Allyn, The 47 Ronin Story
3. From Yao to Mao: 5000 Years of Chinese History (Great Courses, #8320)
By: Kenneth J. Hammond
4.49
Format: None pages,
In a world growing increasingly smaller, China still seems a faraway and exotic land, with secrets … read more
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4. A Geek in Japan: Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony
By: Héctor García
3.69
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
For every fan of manga, anime, J-pop, or Zen, A Geek in Japanis a hip, smart and concise guide to t… read more
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- history
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5. Lost Japan
By: Alex Kerr , Bodhi Fishman
3.97
Format: None pages, Paperback
An enchanting and fascinating insight into Japanese landscape, culture, history and future. Origina… read more
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6. Understanding Japan: A Cultural History
By: Mark J. Ravina
3.52
Format: None pages, Audible Audio
Japan's extraordinary culture is like no other in the world, and it remains mysterious to many of u… read more
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7. The Tale of Genji
By: Royall Tyler , Murasaki Shikibu
3.90
Format: 144 pages, Paperback
See an alternate cover edition . Written in the eleventh century, this portrait of courtly life in… read more
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9. A Brief History of Indonesia: Sultans, Spices, and Tsunamis: The Incredible Story of Southeast Asia's Largest Nation
By: Tim Hannigan
4.13
Format: 277 pages, Paperback
Sultans, Spices, and Tsunamis: The Incredible Story of the World's Largest Archipelago Indonesia is… read more
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- history
- world history
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- asia
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10. Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Wake of World War II
By: John W. Dower
4.27
Format: 217 pages, Paperback
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the 1999 National Book Award for Nonfiction, finalist for the Lionel … read more
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11. The Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture
By: Roger J. Davies , None
3.29
Format: None pages, Paperback
In The Japanese Mind, Roger Davies offers Westerners an invaluable key to the unique aspects of Jap… read more
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12. A Daughter of the Samurai
By: Christopher Morley , None
3.86
Format: 256 pages, Paperback
A Daughter of the Samurai tells the true story of a samurai's daughter, brought up in the strict tr… read more
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13. Etiquette Guide to Japan: Know the Rules That Make the Difference!
By: Boyé Lafayette de Mente
3.81
Format: None pages, Paperback
This volume provides an inside look at the norms of Japanese society. It explains how to bow, when … read more
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14. Rice, Noodle, Fish: Deep Travels Through Japan's Food Culture
By: Matt Goulding
4.33
Format: None pages, Hardcover
2016 Travel Book of the Year by the Society of American Travel WritersFinalist for the 2016 IACP Aw… read more
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15. A Brief History of Japan: Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising Sun (Brief History of Asia Series)
By: Jonathan Clements
3.75
Format: 304 pages, Paperback
This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens… read more
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- history
- japanese history
- world history
- travel
- historical
- asia
- nonfiction
- japanese literature
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16. A Beginner's Guide to Japan: Observations and Provocations
By: Pico Iyer
3.81
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
From the acclaimed author of The Art of Stillness--one of our most engaging and discerning travel w… read more
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"If they can’t get to Europe, they’ll find their way to a local theme-park Eiffel Tower. Even a place that we write off as “inauthentic,"-Pico Iyer, A Beginner's Guide to Japan: Observations and Provocations
17. Japan Story
By: Christopher Harding
3.99
Format: 528 pages, Hardcover
This is a fresh and surprising account of Japan's culture from the 'opening up' of the country in t… read more
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18. Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World
By: Matt Alt
4.20
Format: 368 pages, Paperback
The untold story of how Japan became a cultural superpower through the fantastic inventions that ca… read more
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19. The Bells of Old Tokyo: Meditations on Time and a City
By: Anna Sherman
3.60
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
An elegant and absorbing tour of Tokyo and its residents From 1632 until 1854, Japan’s rulers rest… read more
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20. A Brief History of Korea: Isolation, War, Despotism and Revival: The Fascinating Story of a Resilient But Divided People (Brief History of Asia Series)
By: Michael J. Seth
3.96
Format: 244 pages, Paperback
Exploring Korean history from its ancient roots to the present day, A Brief History of Korea is the… read more
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21. The Rise of Modern Japan
By: Mark J. Ravina
4.05
Format: 6 pages, Audible Audio
Devastated by war, Japan in 1945 faced ruin as a major power. Yet within a quarter century it bounc… read more
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