Tokyo : a biography : disasters, destruction and renewal : the story of an indomitable city /
The history of Tokyo is as eventful as it is long. A concise yet detailed overview of this fascinating, centuries-old city, Tokyo: A Biography is a perfect companion volume for history buffs or Tokyo-bound travelers looking to learn more about their destination. In a whirlwind journey through Tokyo&...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Tokyo ; Rutland, Vermont :
Tuttle Publishing,
2016
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | The history of Tokyo is as eventful as it is long. A concise yet detailed overview of this fascinating, centuries-old city, Tokyo: A Biography is a perfect companion volume for history buffs or Tokyo-bound travelers looking to learn more about their destination. In a whirlwind journey through Tokyo's past from its earliest beginnings up to the present day, this Japanese history book demonstrates how the city's response to everything from natural disasters to regime change has been to reinvent itself time and again. A calamitous fire results in a massive expansion of the city's territory. A deb. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (208 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781462918966 1462918964 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |
