Starting in the days of the Shoguns in the sixteenth century and their first forays into trade with western countries, Japan's unique and rich culture was revealed to the world. Through various stages of progress and isolationism, author John Roberson explores Japan's history up to the present day. This book, originally published in 1985 with the title JAPAN: From Shogun to Sony, was very well-received and tells the story of Japan's rise to world...