Modern Japan

by Peter Duus

This introductory text presents an extremely clear and well-written account of the political, social, and economic events from the late Tokugawa society of 1800 to the present.

Genres: History, Japan, Nonfiction, 20th Century, Asia

400 pages, Paperback

First published September 29, 1997

About the author

A specialist in the history of modern Japan, Peter Duus was William H. Bonsall Professor of History, Emeritus at Stanford University.

Reviews

[Mabel Ang]

This is a decent book for starters who are interested in modern japanese history .

[Adelyn Olson]

Too abstract and filled with unnecessary names. Also barely mentioned the war crimes which is problematic.

[Walker Little]

7/10. very solid and informative

[Joshua]

Read for a course. It is deceptively slim but is otherwise quite comprehensive in terms of coverage. Relatively conventional historiographical focuss compared to newer works by James McClain or Elise K Tipton, which have a more social focus.

[Anna Tatelman]

One of the textbooks for the 2010 Reischauer Scholars Program. Very infomative. Quite enjoyable considering it's written in textbook format.