Handbook to Life in Medieval and Early Modern Japan
Grade 10 Up–Covering Japanese history, culture, and society between 1185 and 1868 C.E., this resource highlights the complexity of this society by describing the social and economic hierarchies, the power struggles, the cultural innovations and the religious worldviews of that period. It consists of well-written narratives, thematically organized into 12 categories beginning with Historical Context. Warriors and Warfare, Everyday Life, Religion, Travel and Communication, and Performing Arts are some of the other topics covered. The book is most suitable for students with some knowledge of this nation's history and culture. Features include capsule biographies; black-and-white maps, charts, and photos; line drawings from the period; and a 19-page bibliography. Given the thematic organization of the book, students will need to use the extensive index to access specific information. This title will serve both reference and circulating collections.–Jack Forman, Mesa College Library, San DiegoCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.