Ezra F. Vogel, China and Japan: Facing History (Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA, 2019), Pp 523

Abstract

Ezra F. Vogel’s China and Japan: Facing History (Harvard University Press, 2019) represents a landmark contribution to the study of Sino-Japanese relations. Spanning over a millennium of history, this work delves deeply into the complexities of interaction between two of East Asia's most influential powers, shedding light on the enduring tensions and significant interconnections that define their relationship. Vogel, a preeminent scholar of East Asian studies, combines historical analysis with cultural and political insight to produce a balanced and rigorous account.