History
Historical essays written in plain English, with attention to what still shapes the present.
History
The Samurai: More Than Just Warriors
A readable introduction to the samurai as a broader social class, not only as fighters with swords.
History
The Edo Period: When Japan Closed Itself to the World
A calm guide to the Edo period as an age of order, urban growth, and controlled openness.
History
How Japan Modernized So Quickly
A readable guide to why Japan's modernization moved so quickly in the late nineteenth century.
History
Key Moments That Shaped Modern Japan
A broad guide to the historical turning points behind modern Japan.
History
The Story of the Shoguns
A readable guide to the shoguns and the long history of military government in Japan.