Modern China and Japan: A Brief History

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Summary: All the fun, half the facts!
Review: Schirokauer provides an excellent introduction to the history of modern (and early-modern) China and Japan. He presents the material effectively and CONCISELY, which makes it a delight for any college student to read. Additionally, nice illustrations, an exhaustive index, and an extensive, detailed list of suggestions for further reading make this text worthy of five stars. Kudos to Schirokauer for the skill with which he respectfully argues the viewpoints of both the Eastern and Western cultures during their harshest conflicts.