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  • Japanese History

  • Explore the Magnificent History, Culture, Mythology, Folklore, Wars, Legends, Great Achievements & More of Japan
  • By: History Brought Alive
  • Narrated by: R. E. Harter
  • Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (14 ratings)

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Japanese History

By: History Brought Alive
Narrated by: R. E. Harter
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Publisher's summary

Japan has seen the rise and fall of emperors, samurai warriors, isolation, expansion, defeat, rebirth, and much more.

In this book we explore the magnificent history of Japan from its early origins to its rise as a modern superpower.

Japanese history is rich in culture, legends, characters, and mythology and remains one of the most interesting histories in the world. In this book you will understand why the Japanese are so proud, how Japan came to be, and much more.

While there are many books that explore Japan’s unique history, few are enjoyable. These books can also be hopelessly dry, overly academic, and just downright difficult to follow. Fortunately, this isn’t one of those books.

Here, you’ll find well-written and accurate information without bias. This concise history will respect your time by getting right to the point and giving you what you came to learn.

Inside you will discover:

  • Samurai: who were they, their code, and why their legacy lasts to this day
  • The evolution of Buddhism in Japan and spiritual insights
  • Classical Japan (Nara and Heian Periods) and other famous periods
  • Famous castles: Nagashino Castle, Inabayama Castle, and warrior monks!
  • A dark chapter, Japan, and the Axis Powers in World War 2
  • The curse of Masakado and the haunted grave of a samurai’s head in Tokyo
  • The Genpei War: the Rise of the samurai and battles with Mongol invasions
  • Colorful myths and legends: learn these to truly understand the Japanese people and their culture
  • And much, much more

Whether you're a history enthusiast or just a curious person...inside you will discover a wealth of Japanese cultural history, mythology, and more.

So if you want to find out more about Japanese history, then this is the book for you

©2022 History Brought Alive (P)2024 History Brought Alive
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Japanese Legends

Provides good and enjoyable legends from the Japanese perspective. This is the part where I enjoyed it the most. A great and highly recommended audiobook for those who wanted to know more about Japan.

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Great source of info

This is an interesting audiobook because it has a wealth of information on Japanese history. I am confident that all Japanese fans would adore this masterpiece.

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History of Japan

For those people who wanted to dive deep into the culture and history of Japan, this audiobook is recommended for you. This met my needs as a Japanese culture avid fan. Glad that it has all the contents that I want.

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A must-have

Listening to this audiobook for the first chapters and I learned a lot about Japan. I love to learn about the mythology and culture of different countries and this audiobook has provided me the curiosity.

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Extraordinary

Learn about the extraordinary history of the Japanese from this awesome audiobook guide. Learn about their wars and legends and be fascinated by their rich history. Highly recommended.

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Concise and informative

Been so interested in Japan lately and I really find this audiobook concise and informative as well. A great start for those who love to learn about the history of Japan. Recommended.

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All about Japan

This audiobook gives a great overview of Japan's history. Overall, I enjoyed listening to this audiobook and it gets interesting with every passing chapter. Great audiobook.

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Learned a lot

I wanted to visit Japan in the coming years and this is a great audiobook that lets me explore the history of Japan. I love this audiobook.

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Feels like reality

While listening to this audiobook, I feel as if I'm there, experiencing Japan's history firsthand. This is a fantastic audiobook that takes you on a journey through ancient Japan.

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Recommended

Japan's past has never been believed to be so fascinating and beautiful. This audiobook provided me with an insight into their history, tales, and mythology.

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