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  • "无责任"的帝国:近代日本的扩张与毁灭 1895-1945

    by 商兆琦 ...
    编辑推荐这50年的历史,我们只知道结果,却从未关心过程;我们看似熟知甲午战争、九一八事变等事件,但其成因、过程、人物的动机,却不甚明了。本书恰恰通过追究此类历史书写中"不甚明了""一笔带过"的重要事件的深层动因和发生机制,填补过往认知中"日本为何以及如何侵略"的关键过程。四条线索、全景式洞悉日本帝国的兴衰起落;提供内政、外交、战争和历史人物四条线索,多维度还原日本帝国崛起与崩溃的多重原因。究竟谁来承担日本帝国堕入深渊的责任?是天皇、政治家,还是官僚、不法之徒,甚至不成熟的民众?恐怕都难逃其责。拿起"微距镜头",还原甲午战争、九一八事变、珍珠港事件等历史转折点前,日本社会的众生百态;本书将历史的"微距镜头"转入"舞台后方"--明治天皇明明不想开战,为何无奈同意并含泪写下著名和歌:"四海之内皆兄弟,何以风波乱世间。"? 几个渔民妻子的井边闲聊,为何直接引发日本民间的全国性大骚乱 ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • 'History Wars' and Reconciliation in Japan and Korea

    The Roles of Historians, Artists and Activists

    Edited by Michael Lewis ...
    This book provides a fresh approach to understanding the origins and possible future direction of the Northeast Asia “history wars.” Leading scholars in history, literary studies, and education present the complex issue in a historical context by assessing its political and cultural dimensions, particularly with regards to relations between Japan and Korea. Their essays also touch on the ... Read more

    $152.99 USD

  • 'The Most Dangerous Moment of the War'

    Japan's Attack on the Indian Ocean, 1942

    by John Clancy ...
    “A well-detailed account of the [World War II] raid, which badly stung the Royal Navy but which the Japanese failed to exploit to a strategic advantage” (Seapower).In early April 1942, a little-known episode of World War II took place. Said by Sir Winston Churchill to be “the most dangerous moment of the war,” the Japanese made their only major offensive westwards into the Indian Ocean. As ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 100 Beauties: Suzuki Harunobu

    Suzuki Harunobu was a celebrated 18th century Japanese ukiyo-e artist who produced thousands of exquisite woodblock prints illustrating aspects of life and society in old Edo - today's Tokyo.His subjects extended from Kabuki actors and courtesans to landscapes, explicit eroticism and street scenes. Yet the subject at which he most excelled was bijin-ga or paintings of beautiful women.This book ... Read more

    $7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 100 Famous Views of Edo

    Utagawa Hiroshige’s ‘One Hundred Famous Views of Edo’, actually composed of 118 woodblock landscape and genre scenes of mid-19th century Tokyo, is one of the greatest achievements of Japanese art. The series, which includes many of Hiroshige’s most famous prints, represents a celebration of the style and world of Japan’s finest cultural flowering at the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Hiroshige was ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • 100 Kyoto Sights

    Discover the Real Japan

    by John Dougill ...
    Kyoto's top sights brought to life through the evocative words of long-term resident John Dougill and the stunning photography of Patrick Hochner.Kyoto is the birthplace of Japanese culture--a fact that is evident in every corner of the city. Japan's ancient capital is home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the famous Golden Pavilion and the fortified Nijo Castle. And though Kyoto is ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • 100 Tokyo Sights

    Discover Tokyo's Hidden Gems

    Tokyo lives up to its reputation as a modern metropolis and, as this book shows, it is also one of the most exciting and diverse places on the planet.Focusing on Tokyo and its surrounding areas, photojournalist Stephen Mansfield brings this buzzing place to life within these pages. He presents all the well-established sights along with many new ones that are not "discovered" yet. This book will ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • 101 Amazing Facts About Japan

    Series Book 10 - Countries of the World
    In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of Japan. Separated into sections such as its geography, its landmarks, famous Japanese figures from history and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting Japan, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 14 Days in Japan

    A First-Timer’s Ultimate Japan Travel Guide Including Tours, Food, Japanese Culture and History

    by IDtravelling ...
    Are you thinking about traveling to Japan? Discover Japan through this easy to follow guide tailored for first-time travelers! Most available online resources contain too much information! If you've searched for a Japan travel guide online, you may have noticed:Most guides contain disorganized information that may leave you with more questions than answers.It is impossible to find practical ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 140 Days to Hiroshima

    The Story of Japan's Last Chance to Avert Armageddon

    A WWII history told from US and Japanese perspectives—“an impressively researched chronicle of the months leading up to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima” (Publishers Weekly).During the closing months of World War II, two military giants locked in a death embrace of cultural differences and diplomatic intransigence. While developing history’s deadliest weapon and weighing an invasion that would have ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 1964 – the Greatest Year in the History of Japan

    How the Tokyo Olympics Symbolized Japan’s Miraculous Rise from the Ashes

    by Roy Tomizawa ...
    Japan was a physical and psychological wasteland at the end of World War II. With over 3 million dead, 39 percent of city populations homeless, 40 percent of all urban areas flattened, 80 percent of all ships destroyed, and 33 percent of all industrial machine tools rendered inoperable, the country was devastated and demoralized. And yet, just 19 years later, Japan stood proud—modern, peace-loving ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 24 Bars to Kill

    Hip Hop, Aspiration, and Japan's Social Margins

    Series Book 14 - Dance and Performance Studies
    The most clearly identifiable and popular form of Japanese hip-hop, “ghetto” or “gangsta” music has much in common with its corresponding American subgenres, including its portrayal of life on the margins, confrontational style, and aspirational “rags-to-riches” narratives. Contrary to depictions of an ethnically and economically homogeneous Japan, gangsta J-hop gives voice to the suffering, ... Read more

    $31.99 USD

  • 25 Chinese Habits to Live Better

    DO YOU WANT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR EVERYDAY A SERIES OF HABITS THAT WILL MAKE YOU LIVE BETTER? THEN YOU HAVE A LOT TO LEARN FROM CHINESE CULTURE.China has a thousand-year-old tradition full of customs and habits that they have maintained and perfected over time and that provide them with a healthy, calm and balanced life. In the West, in a matter of a few years, the pace of life has accelerated so ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 25 Japanese Habits to Live Better

    ¿QUIERES INCLUIR EN TU DÍA A DÍA UNA SERIE DE HÁBITOS QUE TE HARÁN VIVIR MEJOR? ENTONCES TIENES MUCHO QUE APRENDER DE LA CULTURA JAPONESA.La sociedad japonesa ha conseguido ser una de las más avanzadas del planeta sin olvidar los valores de calma, serenidad, autorrealización, pasión y felicidad. De hecho, son clave en su cultura y lleva a los japoneses a conseguir el éxito sin el estrés y el ritmo ... Read more

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  • 2小時讀懂明治維新:十九 世紀日本,翻轉國家命運的重生傳奇

    by 呂理州 ...
    Series series 大河
    早在150年前,日本年輕的下級武士已致力於向上改革以一個世代,打造一個全新的國家!  比課本更輕鬆,比網路文章易懂,  帶你2小時讀懂近代日本谷底翻身的始末。  看它如何從亡國邊緣逆轉勝,全民投入西化改造,  變身傲視全球的經濟強國  1867年8月16日的《北華捷報》(North China Herald)登載了一篇比較中日兩國的文章,其中有這麼一段話:  「這兩國的國民差異極大。一邊是進步主義的典範,一邊是保守主義的化身。中國人喜歡回顧過去,日本人喜歡展望未來。當面臨一項新的計畫時,中國人首先考慮的是如何反對該項計畫,日本人則以極為樂觀與善意的心態迎接任何新點子……。」  這段話充分顯露出當時的西方記者已經察覺到中日兩國在面臨西方文明的衝擊後,所表現出來的截然不同的因應方式。一邊是斷然拋捨舊文明,迎向新文明;一邊是繼續窩在老祖宗的文化遺產中尋求慰藉。  ►►►解答3個「為什麼」 ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 44 Days

    75 Squadron and the Fight for Australia

    'Brilliantly researched and sympathetically told, 44 DAYS is more than just a fitting tribute to brave but overlooked heroes. It's also a top read.' DAILY TELEGRAPHIn March and April 1942, RAAF 75 Squadron bravely defended Port Moresby for 44 days when Australia truly stood alone against the Japanese. This group of raw young recruits scrambled ceaselessly in their Kittyhawk fighters to an ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • 47 Ronin: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi Edition

    The story of the 47 Ronin is perhaps the most popular and best known legend of traditional Japan. Set in the early 18th century, it tells a tale of honour and bloody revenge as the brotherhood of 47 masterless Samurai pursue the ruthless killing of Lord Kira, the official who brought about the downfall and suicide of their master, Lord Asano. This edition of the story is illustrated by the full ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • 47 Ronin: Utagawa Kuniyoshi Edition

    The story of the 47 Ronin is perhaps the most popular and best known legend of traditional Japan. Set in the early 18th century, it tells a tale of honour and bloody revenge as the brotherhood of 47 masterless Samurai pursue the ruthless killing of Lord Kira, the official who brought about the downfall and suicide of their master, Lord Asano.This edition of the story is illustrated by the full set ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • 47: The True Story of the Vendetta of the 47 Ronin from Akô

    by Thomas Harper ...
    This is the story of a few men who valued justice more than life. They were members of the large Corps of Samurai in the feudal domain of AkÔ in western Japan. But when their lord committed the crime of drawing his sword within the castle of the Shogun, the law decreed that he should be sentenced to death, that his heir would not inherit the domain, and all of his vassals would become ronin, ... Read more

    $16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 49 curiosità sui Samurai

    49 curiosità sui servi guerrieri e i signori di arco e katana del periodo d'oro del Giappone: una casta militare i cui dettami morali ancora sono vivi nella società del Sol Levante.I mini-ebook di Passerino Editore sono guide agili, essenziali e complete, per orientarsi nella storia del mondo.A cura di Rossella Del Borgo. ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 5000 Miles Towards Tokyo

    by Green Peyton ...
    How the United States won the Naval Struggle in the Pacific…HERE AT LAST IS THE ACCOUNT OF the brilliant but hitherto undescribed strategy which carried American amphibious forces from the American West coast to the gates of Tokyo. Written by Green Peyton, novelist, journalist, and most recently a naval officer in the Pacific, it tells why Japan was already on her knees when the first atomic bomb ... Read more

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  • 7 December 1941: The Air Force Story [Illustrated Edition]

    Includes 3 charts, 7 tables and 137 photosDecember 7, 1941, was by any assessment a devastating day. The Hawaiian Air Force suffered a crippling blow, but the genesis of recovery and final victory over the enemy emerged in the valor of those who weathered the onslaught and fought back with everything they had.In the 50 years since then, the attack has become a faded memory for some and to many ... Read more

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  • A Barrister in the Far East - Duncan McNeill

    Memoirs of Extraterritoriality in China, Hong Kong and Japan (1891-1926)

    by T.M. Thorp ...
    I was called to the Bar in 1889 and went abroad very soon afterwards. For thirty-five years, from the beginning of 1891, I practised in Extra-territorial Courts. As we shall probably, before long, see the end of a system that has been in force ever since our country came into direct relations with the alien cultures of China and Japan, I think that perhaps this record, which covers the period of ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • A Beachcomber in the Orient

    Journalist, storyteller, and ragtime piano player Harry L. Foster is back!From a mugging in a Vietnamese opium den to hopping a freight train down the Malay Peninsula to a waterfront bar in Singapore to a sing-song theater in China, Foster never fails to show the squalid side of life in a glorious adventure to the wild countries of Southeast Asia during the Roaring 1920s. ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus