HIST279

From the emergence of a court-centered state 1500 years ago to a warrior-dominated society centuries later, Japan's early civilization has captivated a range of imaginations. The people, institutions, and ideas behind these visions of Japan will be the focus of the first half of the course. The second half of the course will focus on Japan's modern revolution, the invention and reinvention of Japanese identity, and how Japan has made its indelible mark on the world in which we live.