Japan

by Carol Green

Published 28 September 1989
This series provides a detailed and very readable coverage of many aspects of the culture, geography, history, economics and politics of different countries of the world. Special emphasis is attatched to giving the reader a knowledge of the culture as a way to a greater understanding of the country. Each book includes a chapter of brief biographies of important people, an eight page quick-fact section, and an "important date" section, giving a useful historical perspective to the text.