Japan: From Feudal Isolation to Economic Superpower
The David McWilliams Podcast
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Japan's Path from Feudalism to Economic Power
This chapter explores Japan's remarkable transformation from a feudal society to a major global economy, particularly during and after World War II. It discusses historical factors, including responses to Western threats and modernization efforts, that shaped Japan's rapid industrialization. The chapter also highlights the U.S. role in aiding Japan's post-war recovery, leading to its rise as a manufacturing giant by the 1980s.
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