Kyushu: Gateway to Japan
Author | : Andrew Cobbing |
Publisher | : Global Oriental |
Total Pages | : 408 |
Release | : 2008-12-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004213128 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004213120 |
Rating | : 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Download or read book Kyushu: Gateway to Japan written by Andrew Cobbing and published by Global Oriental. This book was released on 2008-12-18 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines key themes of Kyushu’s history from earliest times – the cultural interaction with the continental mainland, settlement, location and infrastructure as well as trade and commerce – arguing that it was the principal stepping-stone in terms of Japan’s cultural, social and economic advance through history up to the present day.