Japan [And China]

This classic work of scholarship provides a comprehensive overview of the cultures and societies of Japan and China, from their earliest origins to the modern era. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, it remains an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history and art of East Asia.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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