The History of Japan in a Nutshell

<p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Without Japan you probably wouldn't have your car... but how much do you really know about this fascinating country's rich and colorful history?</span></p><p><br></p><p>For a country that's brought us household names as diverse as <em>Nintendo Toyota</em> and <em>Sony</em> shockingly little is known about Japan's rich and complex history.</p><p><br></p><p>Like many westerners you may have a love of Japanese culture and cuisine.</p><p><br></p><p>Perhaps you wait longingly for the latest tech developments to flood out of the country... <strong>but how much do you really know</strong> about how Japan got to be where it is today?</p><p><br></p><p>Perhaps you learned a little about Japan in high school but the chances are you didn't get much further back than World War II -- have you ever wondered how it fought its way back to become the powerful country it is today?</p><p><br></p><p>Japan is a hugely resilient country and much of that can be attributed to its people -- which is perhaps why we're so fascinated by its pop culture drawn to the martial arts and captivated by the anime and manga that makes its way to the West.</p><p><br></p><p>But <strong>behind every element of the culture we're drawn to today there's a little piece of history</strong>... think about ninja and martial arts -- clearly these are skills with deep historic roots.</p><p><br></p><p>And if you know anything about the Samurai you already have a tiny piece of the puzzle.</p><p><br></p><p>But that puzzle is much more complex than you probably realize and to understand Japan you need to understand its history -- starting right back at the paleolithic period.</p><p><br></p><p>In <em>The History of Japan in a Nutshell</em> you'll be guided through <strong>the most important timelines in Japan's history</strong> -- from 35000 BC right through to the present day. </p><p><br></p><p>You'll discover:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>The complete story of the emergence of one of the world's most resilient nations</strong></li><li>A deeper understanding of the Samurai and their place within the class structure</li><li>The wars that shaped Japan</li><li>How Buddhism arrived in Japan (and how it spread after a shaky start)</li><li>A closer look at feudal Japan</li><li>The most influential families in Japanese history</li><li><strong>The real story behind the ninja</strong> (the <em>Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles</em> may be fictional but they draw on legends based on real medieval traditions)</li><li>Japan's heroic struggle free from the power of the West</li><li>A comprehensive look at how Japan rose to economic power in Asia</li><li>The devastating effects of World War II -- and how Japan clawed its way back to strength</li><li>The fascinating story behind Japan's popular name 'The Land of the Rising Sun'</li><li>The dark history behind the famous 'Rabbit Island'</li><li>Fun facts about Japan -- from earthquakes to fake food and everything in between</li><li><strong>Key cultural details you'll definitely want to know if you plan to visit Japan</strong> (including the one innocent thing that might have connotations with a criminal underworld)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>And much more.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're a self-confessed Japanophile or you simply want to enrich your knowledge <em>The History of Japan in a Nutshell</em> will open your eyes to <strong>one of the most complex national histories in the world</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Everything we love about Japan was born out of a rich and nuanced past -- and it's all here just waiting to be soaked up.</p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>If you're ready to broaden your horizons and truly see The Land of The Rising Sun then scroll up and click Add to Cart right now.</span></p>