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