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A History of Japan in Manga: Samurai, Shoguns and World War II

by Kanaya Shunichiro

Japan’s history in illustrated episodes

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Japan’s history in illustrated episodes

From early social change and the introduction of Buddhism to the Meiji era and beyond, this volume presents Japanese history through manga-style stories, portraits, maps, and informational sidebars. Its featured episodes include the Genpei and Onin wars, the 47 Ronin, and the Satsuma Rebellion, alongside shifts in political power and modernization. The format brings military conflicts and broader historical transitions together in a single illustrated overview, with samurai and shoguns prominent in several of the accounts.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers seeking an illustrated introduction to Japanese history
  • Manga readers interested in nonfiction and historical subjects
  • Readers interested in samurai, shoguns, and Japan’s political transitions

Themes

Japanese historySamurai and shogunateWar and political changeModernizationManga-style history

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Book overview

The entire fascinating story of Japan told in one exciting manga-style volume!

A History of Japan in Manga tells the action-packed saga of Japan from its misty origins up to the present day. Epic battles, noble Samurai and duplicitous leaders are all portrayed in modern manga fashion! The lively stories in this book include:

  • The Dawn of Japan: The Birth of Buddhism and the transition from hunters--gatherers to agricultural societies of ancient times
  • The Genpei Wars: Davage battles between the Taira and Minamoto clans that led to the powerful warlord Minamoto no Yoritomo naming himself Japan's first Shogun
  • The Onin Wars: A decade-long struggle for domination of Japan in which thousands of Samurai fought and tragically lost their lives
  • The 47 Ronin: Loyal Samurai who vowed to avenge the death of their master, choosing honor over surrender and being forced to commit mass ritual suicide as a result
  • The Satsuma Rebellion: A dramatic last stand by Samurai loyal to the Shogun who revolted against the new Meiji government and its plans to finally modernize Japan
  • And many more!

Dozens of indelible portraits, manga stories, maps and info-sidebars bring the full sweep of Japanese history to life in one easy-to-read book!
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