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Noel Perrin
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Giving Up the Gun: Japan's Reversion to the Sword, 1543-1879 |
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No copies available |
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| Published in: |
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English |
| Binding: |
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Paperback |
| Pages: |
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136 |
| Date: |
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1988-01-01 |
| ISBN: |
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0879237732 |
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David R. Godine |
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0.35 pounds |
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6.0 x 0.5 x 8.0 inches |
| Edition: |
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1st |
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2 Suzanne (USA: MA), Erin (USA: TX) |
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2 Erin (USA: TX), Matt J (USA: CA) |
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Product Description
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
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http://bookmooch.com/0879237732 |
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