Jonathan Clements is the author of Christ's Samurai: The True Story of the Shimabara Rebellion, A Brief History of the Samurai, Modern Japan: All That Matters, Anime: A History, and biographies of Admiral Togo and Prince Saionji Kinmochi. In 2016 he became the presenter of Route Awakenings (National Geographic) a TV series on historical icons of Chinese culture.
"Perfect for travelers or students…A wonderfully fun, interesting,
and informative introduction to Japanese history. Clements blends
culture, politics, military, economics…all with a wit and humor
that carry the narrative forward and make it real." —Mark Zachary
Taylor, author of The Politics of Innovation
"With a lightness of touch but seriousness of purpose, Clements
negotiates the complexities of Japanese history in this compact
book. The result is an accessible, persuasive and reliable
introduction." —Ellis Tinios, Lecturer in East Asian History,
University of Leeds
"Writing a brief history of a land as ancient and complicated as
Japan is no easy task…Luckily, with Jonathan Clements, readers are
in the hands of a master. His crackling prose, sharp wit, and
learned insights make Japan's history truly come alive." —Frederik
L. Schodt, author of America and the Four Japans: Friend, Foe,
Model, Mirror
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