{"product_id":"giving-up-the-gun","title":"Giving Up the Gun","description":"Was there ever a time when a technically sophisticated civilization reverted to an earlier, less advanced technology? There was, Japan, 1543-1879. During this period Japan effectively prohibited all manufacture of firearms and gunpowder, and isolated itself from the rest of the world with a blockade that remained successful until Commodore Perry's celebrated opening of Japan in 1854. An altogether fascinating book because Perrin is a consistently good storyteller, because even his footnotes are a delight to read, and because this story has few parallels in modern history.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0879237732\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0879237732.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Perrin, Noel\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41589171060794,"sku":"DBV.0879237732.A","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0879237732-0.jpg?v=1786503099","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/giving-up-the-gun","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}