A History of Japan: During the Century of Early Foreign Intercourse, 1542-1651 is a book written by James Murdoch and published in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive account of Japan's history during the 16th and 17th centuries, a period marked by the country's interactions with foreign powers. Murdoch examines the arrival of Portuguese traders in Japan in 1542, which marked the beginning of a new era in Japanese history. He also discusses the...