Tokyo: A Biography

Disasters, Destruction and Renewal: The Story of an Indomitable City

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Stephen Mansfield

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Paperback / softback

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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.

Author Biography:

Stephen Mansfield, an author and freelance photojournalist based in Japan, has contributed to over 60 magazines, newspapers and journals worldwide. His books include Tokyo: A Cultural and Literary History, Japanese Stone Gardens: Origins, Meaning, Form and Japan's Master Gardens.

Release date NZ

October 25th, 2016

Author

Stephen Mansfield

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Illustrations

52 color and b&w images

Pages

224

Dimensions

130x203x15

ISBN-13

9784805313299

Product ID

24696742

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