A Concise History of Japan Free Audiobook Download by Brett L. Walker

Japan has a long and fascinating history that was shaped by many historical, military, and cultural events which have made the country what it is today. Brett L. Walker has created a book that follows the history of Japan in an intriguing manner.

This audiobook is perfect for anyone who wants a concise history of Japan, but doesn't want to read a 900 page book.

In the early 1800s, and in a competition of two traders, Edo was chosen as the capital of Japan and become known as the 'Paris of the East'. The first railway was built in 1872 to connect Edo with Kyoto. In 1881, Tokyo was designated as the future capital instead. In 1895, Emperor Meiji moved his court to Tokyo, resulting in over 10 000 Japanese citizens moving to America that same year because they found it difficult living in a society where foreigners were not allowed.

When I first started with the audiobook download, I was not expecting to enjoy it. I thought it was going to be a bunch of boring history that would put me to sleep. It turned out that this is one of the best audiobooks ever recorded and I couldn't stop listening.

"A Concise History of Japan" is a concise history of Japan from its beginning in the year 2600 BC to the present day. The author, Brett L. Walker, is an American historian who wrote this book on his own and for his students since it was not available in the United States at the time. This short read talks about the various important aspects of Japanese history, but also conveys it succinctly through a chronological narrative that helps readers gain an understanding of what led to Japan's current state as a modern society.

"A Concise History of Japan" is an audiobook that tells the story of Japanese history from their arrival in the archipelago to modern Japan. It also includes brief descriptions of developments in each era, including social and economic changes. This book is meant as a supplement to other texts for those who are new to the subject and want a quick overview.