Each volume in the "History in Depth" series aims to provide secondary students with coverage of central topics in the history curriculum. The series adopts an evidence-based approach in keeping with the requirements of the National Criteria. Each book presents visual and written evidence in the form of contemporary illustrations and documentary evidence. Skills-oriented questions then encourage the pupils to analyze the historical evidence. This textbook charts Japan's economic and political growth in the 20th century, with reference to its social structure and historical background.