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A History of Japan, 13341615,New
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This is a straightforward narrative of the development of Japanese civilization from 1334 to 1615 by the author of Japan: A Short Cultural History. While complete in itself, it is also the first volume of a threevolume work which will be the first largescale, comprehensive history of Japan. Taken as a whole, the projected history represents the culmination of the life work of perhaps the most distinguished historian now writing on Japan. Unlike the renowned Short Cultural History, it is concerned mainly with political and social phenomena and only incidentally touches on religion, literature, and the arts. The treatment is primarily descriptive and factual, but the author offers some pragmatic interpretations and suggests comparisons with the history of other peoples. A History of Japan: 13341615 describes the growth of a new feudal hierarchy, the ebb and flow of civil war, the rise and fall of great families, and the development amidst extreme political disorder of remarkable new features in institutional and economic life. This is the period of expanding relations with other parts of Asia and of the arrival of traders and missionaries from European countriesthe first contact of Japan with the West. The volume ends with an account of the abortive invasion of Korea and the last outburst of the civil war that was terminated in 1615 by the victory of the first of the Tokugawa Shoguns, Ieyasu.
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- Q: What is 'A History of Japan, 1334-1615' about? A: This book provides a detailed narrative on the development of Japanese civilization from 1334 to 1615, focusing primarily on political and social phenomena.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A History of Japan, 1334-1615' is George Sansom, a distinguished historian known for his work on Japan.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 479 pages, offering a comprehensive look into Japan's history during that period.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may show some signs of wear but is still usable.
- Q: When was this book published? A: This book was published on June 1, 1961.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, it is the first volume of a three-volume work that aims to provide a comprehensive history of Japan.
- Q: What are some key themes covered in the book? A: Key themes include the growth of feudal hierarchy, civil wars, the rise and fall of influential families, and Japan's early interactions with the West.
- Q: Does the book cover aspects of Japanese culture? A: While primarily focused on political and social history, the book does touch on aspects of religion, literature, and the arts, albeit incidentally.
- Q: What historical events are highlighted in this book? A: The book discusses the civil wars of the period, the rise of the Tokugawa Shogunate, and Japan's initial contacts with European traders and missionaries.