By 1925, the process of Japan's transition to a modern industrialised, westernised state was pretty much complete. This impressive survey looks at developments at home, Japan's aggressive foreign policy particularly in China during the 1930s and 1940s, and her role in the Second World War. Finally, the post-war reconstruction orchestrated by the Americans is examined.

Introduction to the Series Author's Acknowledgements Publisher's Acknowledgements Chronology Maps PART ONE: INTRODUCTION PART TWO: ANALYSIS PART THREE: ASSESSMENT PART FOUR: DOCUMENTS Glossary Who'sWho Bibliography Index