Military History of Japan. From Ancient Conquests to 20th Century Militarism

The book by historian-ethnographer, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor A.B. Spevakovsky is dedicated to the theme of military history and military organization of Japan throughout the entire period of the country's existence. The author has lived in Japan for about 30 years, works at a university on the island of Hokkaido, and knows the country well. The work broadly covers military events of ancient, medieval, and modern Japan, their consequences, as well as issues of contemporary wars related to the history of Japanese militarism in the 20th century: wars in East Asia, the country's participation in World War II, including the war against the Soviet Union and the USA. The book is written in simple language and is intended for a wide range of readers.