{"product_id":"a-military-history-of-japan-from-the-age-of-the-samurai-to-the-21st-century-hardcover","title":"A Military History of Japan: From the Age of the Samurai to the 21st Century - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Kuehn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis comprehensive volume traces the evolution of Japanese military history--from 300 AD to present day foreign relations--and reveals how the country's cultural views of power, violence, and politics helped shape Japan's long and turbulent history of war.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe legacy of Japanese warfare is steeped in honor, duty, and valor. Yet, some of the more violent episodes in this country's military history have tainted foreign attitudes toward Japan, oftentimes threatening the economic stability of the Pacific region. This book documents Japan's long and stormy history of war and military action, provides a thorough analysis of the social and political changes that have contributed to the evolution of Japan's foreign policy and security decisions, and reveals the truth behind the common myths and misconceptions of this nation's iconic war symbols and events, including samurais, warlords, and kamikaze attacks. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by an author with military experience and insight into modern-day Japanese culture gained from living in Japan, \u003ci\u003eA Military History of Japan: From the Age of the Samurai to the 21st Century\u003c\/i\u003e examines how Japan's history of having warrior-based leaderships, imperialist governments, and dictators has shaped the country's concepts of war. It provides a complete military history of Japan--from the beginning of the Imperial institution to the post-Cold War era--in a single volume. This thoughtful resource also contains photos, maps, and a glossary of key Japanese terms to support learning.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn T. Kuehn\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is professor of military history at the United States Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS, and adjunct professor for the United States Naval War College as well as Norwich University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.3 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 15, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51808373637408,"sku":"9781440803932","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/107830f0bae6495a322f149f7ee22b84.webp?v=1780950368","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-military-history-of-japan-from-the-age-of-the-samurai-to-the-21st-century-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}