Japan: A short cultural history

1943 reprint of a book originally published in 1931. This book is based on "an intensive study of Japan's political, economic, religious, philosophical, and literary development. In it the author," a noted British diplomat and scholar, "presents a systematic, straightforward, and readable history of 2,000 years of Japan's history. Special emphasis is placed on the evolution of Japan's traditions in religion and social ethics and on the development of Japanese art and literature". Hardcover: 554 pages including maps, black and white illustrations, notes and index.