Somervill, Barbara A.

Samurai, shoguns, and soldiers : the rise of the Japanese military / Barbara A. Somervill. - Detroit : Lucent Books, c2008. - 104 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm. - Lucent library of historical eras. Twentieth-century Japan .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 93-96) and index.

The early roots of militarism -- The Meiji Restoration -- Times of trouble -- Upheaval at home and abroad -- 1936--a pivotal year -- The storm breaks.

ISBN: 9781420500301 (hardcover) 1420500309 (hardcover)

LCCN: 2007030619

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Japan--History, Military.

LC Class. No.: DS838 / .S66 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 952