Japan Before Tokugawa: Political Consolidation and Economic Growth, 1500-1650

by John W. Hall

These papers by leading specialists on sixteenth-century Japan explore Japan's transition from medieval (Chusei) to early modern (Kinsei) society. During this time, regional lords (daimyo) first battled for local autonomy and then for national supremacy.



Originally published in 1981.

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Genres: History, Japan, Nonfiction

408 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1981

Reviews

[William]

I really enjoy reading about the Muromachi period and this volume specializes in this. John Hall was a leading Japan historian in the US.

The era before the Tokugawa was one of chaos but also growth, which this volume documents.

Hideyoshi is one of the most fascinating figures in Japanese history and this volume details his unification of Japan, but subsequent fall.