Japan at War: An Encyclopedia

Publisher Greenwood Publishing Group

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2nd Edition 1st Edition

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Greenwood Publishing Group

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Copyright

2013

ISBN13

9781598847420

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9th Grade - College Senior

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Overview

Japan's military prowess is legendary. From the early samurai code of morals to the 20th-century battles in the Pacific theater, this island nation has a long history of duty, honor, and valor in warfare. This fascinating reference explores the relations between military values and Japanese society, and traces the evolution of war in this country from 700 CE to modern times.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Dedication.
Contents.
Guide to Related Topics by Era.
Guide to Related Topics by Subject.
Preface.
Introduction.
1: Ainu, Military Resistance to.
2: Aizawa Seishisai (1782–1863).
3: Aizu Samurai Spirit.
4: Akihito (Heisei), Emperor (b. 1933).
5: Amau Doctrine.
6: American Anti-alien Movement.
7: AMPO: United States–Japan Security Treaty (1951).
8: Anglo-Japanese Alliances (1902–1921).
9: Anti-Comintern Pact (1936).
10: Anti-Japanism in China.
11: Anti-Narita Airport Movement.
12: Araki Sadao (1877–1966).
13: Ashikaga Takauji (1305–1358).
14: Atomic Bombs: Surrender of Japan (August 15, 1945).
15: Azuma Kagami.
16: Bakumatsu Fencing Schools and Nationalism.
17: Bataan, Battle of (1941–1942).
18: Bataan Death March (April 1942).
19: Beheiren: Anti-Vietnam War Movement.
20: Bikini Island Atomic Tests (1946–1958).
21: Boissonade de Fontarabie, Gustave Émile (1825–1910).
22: Boshin Civil War (1867–1868).
23: Boshin Civil War, Causes.
24: Boshin Civil War, Consequences.
25: Boxer Rebellion (1898–1900).
26: Buddhism Copes with Imperialism (1900–1945).
27: Buke Shohatto.
28: Bunmei Kaika.
29: Burma Air Campaign (1941–1942).
30: Bushidō.
31: Bushidō in Japanese Sports.
32: Christian Era, Suppression (Fumi-e).
33: Civil Wars (1467–1570), Causes.
34: Civil Wars (1467–1570), Consequences.
35: Civil Wars, Sengoku Era (1467–1570).
36: Cloister Government (Insei).
37: Colonization of Hokkaidō.
38: Colonization of Taiwan (1895–1945).
39: Comfort Women.
40: Continental Adventurers (Tairiku Rōnin).
41: Coral Sea, Battle of (May 7–8, 1942).
42: Corregidor, Battle of (April–May 1942).
43: Dōmei News Agency (Dōmei Tsūshinsha).
44: Doolittle Raid (April 18, 1942).
45: Dutch on Deshima (1641–1859).
46: Early Meiji (1868–1890) Political Re
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