History of China and Japan

A compact history of China and Japan, two leading powers of the present day, is an essential reading material for all students of history of political science. The present publication provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the major political, social, economic and historical currents that have shaped the destinies of these two nations. This overview comprises the following main events and developments: China and Imperialism during the 19th Century; China as an Informal Colony; Popular and Reform Movements; Emergence of Nationalism in China; Nationalism and Communism in China; Meiji Restoration; Popular and Democratic Movements; Emergence of Japan as an Imperial Power; The Manchurian Crisis and After; and Democracy and Militarism. All major developments leading up to historic events have been chronicled and the students as well as researchers in history will find the publication a useful and handy reference work.