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  • A Captivating Guide to Japanese History, Including Events Such as the Genpei War, Mongol Invasions, Battle of Tsushima, and Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
  • By: Captivating History
  • Narrated by: James Peters
  • Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (7 ratings)
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Summary

If you want to discover the captivating history of Japan, then pay attention...

Japan is one of the most adaptable countries in the world. It is capable of very rapid change, even after crises that would halt the progress of other nations. When the shogunates collapsed in the 17th century, the feudal system disintegrated. Within a year’s time, though, railroads replaced ox carts. During World War I, a first-rate economy sprung up on deserted farmlands. During World War II, the modest islands of Japan burgeoned into an empire with one of the most powerful navies in the world. After the devastation of that world war, Japan emerged as one of the most modern countries in the world. The Japanese have survived frequent earthquakes and tsunamis and rebuilt their cities using enviable technologies.

The Japanese progressed throughout the eras because of the emperor, but they also progressed despite him. These are people who never let go of their sacred history, and their story is told and retold in art, film, literature, and even graphic novels across the entire world. Terms such as shoguns, samurai, haiku, anime, and manga are familiar to many in the Western world today. Westerners also learn flower arranging, martial arts, meditation, and enjoy a variety of visual and digital art forms because of the unique culture of Japan. 

In History of Japan: A Captivating Guide to Japanese History, Including Events Such as the Genpei War, Mongol Invasions, Battle of Tsushima, and Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, you will discover topics such as:

  • Children of the Sun
  • Warring clans
  • The two imperial courts
  • Edo Japan: part one -1603 to 1638
  • Edo Period: part two -1638 to 1868
  • The Meiji restoration
  • Japan in World War II and its aftermath
  • And much more!

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Poorly edited, but well written

I really enjoyed this book and it was a pretty comprehensive overview of Japan in written history. It wasn't too long, so was digestible didn't get boring. However, James Peters really needs to review his work before submitting it to audible. There were mis-takes and repeats, coughs and stutters all in the final rendition. Which in all fairness, are understandable but shouldn't be in the finished product! It broke the storytelling aspect for me and just felt sloppy and a little hashed together in the end.
Without these poor editing mistakes, it was very decent.

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