ABSTRACT

Much has been made of the post-war Japanese economic miracle. However, the origins of this spectacular success and its effect on the region can actually be traced back to an earlier period of Asian history. In Japanese Industrialization and the Asian Economy the authors examine the factors which contributed to the period of major industrialization

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

chapter |5 pages

Historical Background

chapter 2|36 pages

The Ceramic Trade in Asia, 1602-82

chapter 3|20 pages

China and the Manila Galleons

chapter 4|17 pages

The Tribute Trade System and Modern Asia

chapter 9|38 pages

Japan's East Asia Market, 1870-190