Christopher Harding
Praise for A Short History of Japan
A history that somehow manages to be at once succinct and sweeping: essential reading for anyone interested in this most fascinating of countries
Tom Holland
The perfect introduction to [Japan's] intriguing society is Christopher Harding’s lively new A Short History of Japan. Starting with prehistory, Harding explores the importance of Buddhism, the path to modern ...
Rana Mitter, History Extra, Best History Books of 2025