A Brief History of Japan

A country of many thousands of islands, Japan has long been a mystery to Europeans and even now continues to stir the minds of people around the world. Leslie Downer, an expert on Japanese culture, tells how this amazing nation experienced periods of isolation and forced opening, martial feudalism and peaceful prosperity, devastating defeats and phenomenal rebirth. «A Brief History of Japan» — is a fascinating exploration of the spirit of a nation that has managed to develop a unique character and culture, having gone through colossal historical challenges.