Historical Dictionary of Japan to 1945 (Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras)

The Historical Dictionary of Japan to 1945 spans the entire period from the earliest evidence of human habitation in Japan through to the end of the Pacific War. It includes substantial topics such as cultural and literary history, with entries ranging from aesthetics to various genres of writing. Other branches of history also feature, such as economic history, industrial history, political history, and so forth. And of course there are the makers of Japanese history, ranging from emperors and shoguns to politicians and extremists - as well as foreign arrivals. The early history of Japan is told through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, an extensive bibliography, and over 800 cross-referenced dictionary entries on important people, organizations, activities, and events. The Historical Dictionary of Japan to 1945 will appeal to both academics and the general public who have an interest in Japan, particularly those who want reliable information quickly and easily. This book spans the entire period from the earliest evidence of human habitation in Japan through to the end of the Pacific War. It includes substantial topics such as cultural and literary history, with entries ranging from aesthetics to various genres of writing. Other branches of history also feature, such as economic history, industrial history, political history, and so forth. And of course there are the makers of Japanese history, ranging from emperors and shoguns to politicians and extremists - as well as foreign arrivals. The early history of Japan is told through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, an extensive bibliography, and over 800 cross-referenced dictionary entries on important people, organizations, activities, and events Contents 7 Editor’s Foreword 9 Acknowledgments 11 Reader’s Notes 13 Map 15 Chronology 17 Introduction 35 THE DICTIONARY 53 A 53 B 73 C 91 D 111 E 119 F 141 G 165 H 177 I 195 J 219 K 225 L 257 M 271 N 313 O 337 P 353 Q 381 R 383 S 397 T 439 U 477 V 487 W 489 X 505 Y 507 Z 517 Appendix A 521 Appendix B 527 Appendix C 529 Appendix D 533 Appendix E 537 Appendix F 539 Appendix G 541 Appendix H 549 Appendix I 551 Appendix J 553 Appendix K 555 Appendix L 557 Appendix M 559 Bibliography 561 About the Author 629 Kenneth Henshall. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 527-593).