An Overview of Japanese History

Explore the rich tapestry of Japanese history with our curated list of the best overview books. Dive into ancient traditions, samurai culture, and modern evolution.

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The world of the shining prince

 

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The Last Samurai

by Mark Ravina

The dramatic arc of Saigo Takamori's life, from his humble origins as a lowly samurai, to national leadership, to his death as a rebel leader, …
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Code of the Samurai

by Thomas Cleary

A powerful contemporary translation of the classic treatise of the Way of the Warrior! Code of the Samurai is a four-hundred-year-old explication of the rules …
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The Pillow Book of Sei Sh?nagon

by Sei Shōnagon

One of the great classics of Japanese literature, "The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon" is by far our most detailed source of factual material on …
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The Forty-seven Ronin Story

by John Allyn

Japan underwent tumultuous changes in the eighteenth century. The merchant class was rising in power, and the privileges of the professional warriors, or "samurai", were …
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Musashi

by 吉川英治

Musashi Miyamoto fights in 1600 for the losing side of the battle at Sekigahara when the Tokugawa Shogunate begins its reign.
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