The Tale of Genji, The Sacred Tree, A Wreath of Cloud, Blue Trousers, The Lady of the Boat, the Bridge of Dreams. Two unemployed samurai are saved from drowning by the Ainus, a primitive people on a northern Japanese island, and are torn in their loyalties when the possibility of war arises between the Ainus and a band of Japanese settlers. An unemployed samurai reluctantly helps solve a mystery and prevent the overthrow of a young ruler on an island in medieval Japan. The American War with Japan by Ronald H. Spector Reassesses U.S. and Japanese strategy and offers interpretations of the Pacific War. Before Hiroshima and After by Peter Wyden Examines the events leading to the creation and use of the atomic bomb.
Books Describes the land, people, history, economy, and government of Japan.
Spr Japan by Peter Spry-Leverton Explores Japan from its mythological beginnings to the present day. Japan Destiny by Albert Axelbank Discusses the problems and position of Japan in the world today, its technological growth, and the conflicting ideologies of pacifism and militarism as they may affect its future. Includes a chronology. A narrative account of modern Japanese life, including social structure, family life, customs, cities, politics, economics, and foreign relations.