>Do you know the author, there are a lot of books called _A History of
>Japan_? Thnx, in advance (and thnx to everyone else who's written
>and recommended books/offered clarification).
>
Can't be sure which was meant here, but the classic (if a bit dated) is by
George Sansom. It is three volumes, the third of which deals with the
period that you are concerned with (1615-1868?). It is a very nice piece of
narrative history and useful as a ready reference.
Shannon
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> > Yeah, I watch the anime Runouni Kenshin on TV and I've
> > also read the biography of Sakamoto Ryoma. Stephanie,
> > I welcome you, there's another book called A History
> > of Japan, the book leads up to the modern times.
> > Andie Joy Smith
>
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