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Giving up the gun: Japan's reversion to the sword, 1543-1879

hardcover – January 1, 1979
by Perrin, Noel (1927-2004)
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ISBN-13: 9780879232788 ISBN-10: 0879232781
Publisher
D. R. Godine
Binding
hardcover
Published
January 1, 1979
Weight
0.8 lbs
Dimensions
0.00×0.00×0.00 cm

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Giving up the gun: Japan's reversion to the sword, 1543-1879 by Perrin, Noel (1927-2004). hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780879232788.

This is a significant story, and Perrin tells it marvelously well, with rich detail, captivating quotations from observers of the time, both Japanese and Western, and a wealth of revealing comparisons with contemporary technology, warfare, and life in Europe. This little book is both thought-provoking and a delight to read. Edwin O. Reischauer, Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan