Tokyo (Ten Moments That Shaped)

Tokyo Wydawca: Cambridge University Press Opis produktu From sleepy fishing village to samurai capital to vibrant global metropolis, Eiko Maruko Siniawer takes readers through Tokyo's rich history, revealing four centuries of transformation deeply woven into its fabric. This accessible guide introduces a world of shoguns and Kabuki theater, riots and earthquakes, wartime devastation and reconstruction, booms and busts, bright lights and skyscrapers, all viewed through the lived experiences of those who have inhabited and shaped a city of distinctive neighborhoods and different personalities. Emphasizing the city's human heart, Siniawer conveys a vivid sense of time, culture, and place through ten moments that have shaped Tokyo's many lives. Specyfikacja SKU: CAMB064384213 EAN: 9781108965002 Waga: 363 g Author: Siniawer, Eiko Maruko Binding: Paperback Pages: 288 Publication Year: 2025 BISAC Category 1: HIS021000