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Routledge Japan's Modern History 1857-1937 - Political Narrative

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Explore the transformation of Japan from 1857 to 1937 through a fresh political lens. This book by Junji Banno provides a detailed look at how the nation moved from Shogun rule to the era of Showa fascism. By analyzing eighty years of history, the text identifies six distinct stages that shaped the country's trajectory. Instead of traditional timelines, the author uses a new framework to explain these transitions. You will learn about the age of reform, revolution, construction, management, reorganization, and crisis. This approach helps readers understand the connections between industrialization, the Meiji Constitution, and the rise of Taisho democracy. This volume is an essential resource for students and historians interested in East Asian history. It offers a clear way to study the shifts in power and social structure that defined Japan during this transformative period. Whether you are researching political movements or economic changes, this book provides a structured narrative of a nation in constant motion.

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Covers eighty years of Japanese history from the end of Shogun rule in 1857 through the start of the Showa era in 1937.

Provides a new political framework by dividing the era into six specific stages: reform, revolution, construction, management, reorganization, and crisis.

Examines the connection between major historical shifts including industrialization, the Meiji Constitution, and Taisho democracy.

Offers a detailed study of the transition from traditional Shogun rule to the rise of Showa fascism.

Serves as a scholarly resource within the Nissan Institute/Routledge Japanese Studies series for academic research.

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Release Date
12 August 2014
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17 February 2014

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