Historical dictionary of prewar Japan / / Kenneth Henshall

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910824513503321
• Autore: Henshall Kenneth G
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Lanham : , : The Scarecrow Press, , 2014
• ISBN: 0-8108-7872-0
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (630 p.)
• Collana: Historical dictionaries of ancient civilizations and historical eras
• Disciplina: 952.003
• Soggetti: Japan History; Japan History Encyclopedias
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; Editor's Foreword; Acknowledgments; Reader's Notes; Map; Chronology; Introduction; THE DICTIONARY; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z; Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix C; Appendix D; Appendix E; Appendix F; Appendix G; Appendix H; Appendix I; Appendix J; Appendix K; Appendix L; Appendix M; Bibliography; About the Author
• Sommario/riassunto: The early history of Japan is told through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, an extensive bibliography, and over 800 cross-referenced dictionary entries on important people, organizations, activities, and events. The Historical Dictionary of Japan to 1945 will appeal to both academics and the general public who have an interest in Japan, particularly those who want reliable information quickly and easily.