A Military History of Japan: From the Age of the Samurai to the 21st Century

by John T. Kuehn

The legacy of Japanese warfare is steeped in honor, duty, and valor. Yet, some of the more violent episodes in this country's military history have tainted foreign attitudes toward Japan, oftentimes threatening the economic stability of the Pacific region. This book documents Japan's long and stormy history of war and military action, provides a thorough analysis of the social and political changes that have contributed to the evolution of Japan's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1440803935
• ISBN13: 9781440803932
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO, LLC
• Length: 299 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.8" x 6.1"