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A review by smelley_cat
Japan: A Short History by Mikiso Hane
informative
medium-paced
4.0
A great read for an overview of the history of Japan from early years to the 20th century. The book covers a wide range of topics during Japans various eras while not going into too much detail, however some lack of context can cause some confusion at times.
The timeline of events is well written and eras are divided into subsections of various topics within that era. While this breakdown makes sense (avoiding going off on tangents), it can confuse sometimes due to time jumps.
Overall, highly recommend as a great starting point for anyone wishing to discover Japans fascinating history.
The timeline of events is well written and eras are divided into subsections of various topics within that era. While this breakdown makes sense (avoiding going off on tangents), it can confuse sometimes due to time jumps.
Overall, highly recommend as a great starting point for anyone wishing to discover Japans fascinating history.