I’m looking for a good overview of Japanese history, from pre-history through modern times. I’m curious for a balanced perspective, that covers both the standard Japanese point of view, as well as that of oppressed people (Ainu, Chinese, Koreans, etc.).
What books would you recommend?
https://www.reddit.com/r/japan/comments/15tckoi/books_on_japanese_history/
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/r/askhistorians has some threads with book recommendations
Other threads with Japanese history book recommendations:
– https://www.reddit.com/r/japan/comments/7xk88y/what_are_the_best_comprehensive_books_about_the/
– https://www.reddit.com/r/japan/comments/zbfyzp/book_recommendations_for_a_broad_overview_of/
– https://www.reddit.com/r/japan/comments/d2bx5j/which_book_about_the_history_of_japan_would_you/
– https://www.reddit.com/r/japan/comments/fn0qvm/looking_for_book_recommendations_old_japan/
– https://www.reddit.com/r/japan/comments/124mmv8/book_recommendations_about_edo_period_especially/
– https://www.reddit.com/r/japan/comments/13wntgv/looking_for_books_about_japan_history_and_culture/
Read the Genji Monogatari