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Tables of Contents for A Traveller's History of Japan
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Preface
xi
Introduction: The Past in the Present
1
4
Myths and Mysteries, Prehistory to AD 500
5
12
Chinese Shadows, 500-800
17
14
The World of the Shining Prince, 800-1185
31
21
Shoguns and Samurai, 1185-1543
52
17
The Christian Century, 1543-1639
69
14
The Closed Country, 1639-1853
83
31
Revolution and Modernisation, 1853-1912
114
31
Through the Dark Valley, 1912-1945
145
21
Reform, Recovery and Resurgence, 1945-1973
166
29
Internationalisation and Identity, 1973-2001
195
31
The Japanese Language and Japanese Names
226
3
Buddhism
229
4
National Holidays and Local Festivals
233
7
Food and Drink
240
3
Chronology of Major Events
243
5
List of Emperors and Empresses
248
3
List of Prime Ministers
251
3
Further Reading and Reference
254
10
Regions of Japan
264
4
Historical Gazetteer
268
14
Glossary
282
3
Index
285