Richard Mason graduated from Cambridge University. He
received his Ph.D. from the Australian National University where he
subsequently lectured on Japanese history as a member of the
Faculty of Asian Studies for over thirty years. Dr. Mason is also
the author of Japan's First General Election (Cambridge University
Press, 1969). Now retired, he continues to live and work in
Canberra.
John Caiger was born in Japan, graduated from Sydney
University,and studied history at the University of London. He
earned his Ph.D. from the Australian National University before
joining its Faculty of Asian Studies where he has lectured since
1966.
"The best one-volume introduction to the history of Japan in
English" --Canberra Times
"Very engaging history book. It draws you in through the
experiences of prominent persons in Japanese history. A definite
book on Japan's history." --Goodreads
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