Ancient Japan: Japanese History From the Jomon Period to Early Modern Japan (Easy History)

History shouldn't be confined in the classroom — Get a richly nuanced and stunning overview of Japan's history in this insightful and engaging guide!
Japan isn't called the land of the rising sun for nothing. Inside its borders lurks fascinating tales of nationalism, culture, and tradition.
Today, it's one of the most prosperous and technologically advanced nations despite scarce natural resources. Its people are famed to be some of the most disciplined in the world. The Japanese way of life strikes a delicate balance of old-time traditions and progressive new-age lifestyles.
But, before all these, Japan is the land of famed samurai warriors, legendary ninja assassins, breathtaking watercolor paintings, and stunning geishas. It was a country famed for its "Sakoku" foreign policy in which trade, external relations, and foreign nationals were severely restricted for 214 years.
And yet, that's merely scratching the surface.
"Ancient Japan: Japanese History from the Jomon Period to Early Modern Japan" by famed historian Jim Barrow delves deeper into the nooks and crannies of this great country's bygone days and the role they played in building their present.
In this spectacular guide, you will:

Get a blow-by-blow account of ancient Japan's history in a neatly packed timeline of events for easy-to-digest reading

Delve into the Jomon period, including how society functioned, what lifestyles they enjoyed, and what rites and rituals they honored

Immerse yourself in mindblowing facts about the Yayoi period, including the crafts they created, the social classification they abided by, and their religion and magical beliefs

Learn all about the notable developments that happened during the Kofun period and how this progress influenced modern-day Japan

Get to know the impact that the Asuka period had on Japan, including their Daoist influences, the Taika reform systems, and their architecture

Deep dive into how the Edo period made a significant impact on the way we see Japan today, from its societal structures, agriculture, and art

And more!