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  • Shintoism : History of the Old Religion of Japan

    by William G. Aston, Nobuta Kishimoto, Percival Lowell ...
    During the last years there has been considerable discussion in Japan, both among native and foreign scholars, concerning the real nature of Shinto, the old religion of that country, and this discussion seems to have revolved around two central questions, namely, whether Shinto is a religion or not, and whether it was native to Japan or not. Different answers have been given, and diverse views ... Read more

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  • General History of Japan

    by Basile Chamberlain, Nobuta Kishimoto ...
    "The name Nihon ("Japan") seems to have been first officially employed by the Japanese government in A.D. 670. Before that time, the usual native designation of the country was Yamato, properly the name of one of the central provinces... ... Read more

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    Court Life in Ancient Japan

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  • Japan

    An Attempt at Interpretation

    by Lafcadio Hearn ...
    Scholar and travel writer Lafcadio Hearn spent decades in Japan, eventually adopting it as his home country. Perhaps more than any other single writer, Hearn is responsible for documenting and interpreting Japan for Western audiences. In this engrossing volume, Hearn undertakes his most comprehensive comparative analysis of Japanese culture. ... Read more

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  • IDEALS OF THE SAMURAI

    Writings of Japanese Warriors

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    Blockbuster movies and top-selling novels, such as ShŌgun and Musashi, may try to give us a picture of the Japanese warrior and the principles that guided him through life. But those portrayals are, essentially, outsiders’ views, and although perhaps valid in their own right, do not come from the source. For a more accurate study of the Japanese samurai, we must understand how the warrior saw ... Read more

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  • The Civilization of China

    by Herbert Allen Giles ...
    The aim of this work is to suggest a rough outline of Chinese civilization from the earliest times down to the present period of rapid and startling transition. ... Read more

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  • Shintoism: The Indigenous Religion of Japan

    by A. C. Underwood ...
    Originally published in 1934, this book contains a wealth of information on Shintoism, the indigenous religion of Japan, and is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any with an interest in Japanese culture and religion. ... Read more

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  • History of Christianity in Japan

    Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Protestant Missions

    by Otis Cary D.D. ...
    Despite the relatively small number of formal Christian believers in japan-less than one percent of the total population-Christianity has become and is likely to continue to be an important strand in modern Japanese culture.The Christian social message of the early decades of the twentieth century has become a lasting part of social welfare attitudes. The strong emphasis on education of the ... Read more

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  • Religion in Japan: Shintoism, Buddhism and Christianity (Illustrated Edition)

    An illuminating study of Japan’s three major religious traditions and their influence on culture, belief, and everyday life

    by George A. Cobbold, Bauer Books ...
    A fascinating and accessible introduction to the religious traditions that have shaped Japanese history, culture, and spiritual lifeReligion in Japan: Shintoism, Buddhism and Christianity offers a compelling introduction to the complex religious landscape of Japan and to the traditions that have helped shape its history, customs, institutions, and spiritual identity.George A. Cobbold examines ... Read more

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  • Japan

    A Short Cultural History

    by G.B. Sansom ...
    Originally published in 1931, this classic work of interpretative Japanese scholarship was revised in 1946 and again in 1952.Although termed "a short history," the book-the only distinguished general survey of Japanese history in English before World War II-covers the economic, social, and religious changes in Japan from the fourth through to the nineteenth century and the breakdown of feudalism. ... Read more

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  • The Life, Labours and Doctrines of Confucius (Unabridged)

    by Edward Harper Parker ...
    This carefully crafted ebook: “The Life, Labours and Doctrines of Confucius (Unabridged)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.The original work was published in 1897.The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. His followers competed successfully with many other ... Read more

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  • An Introduction to the History of Japan

    by Katsuro Hara ...
    "An Introduction to the History of Japan" by Katsuro Hara offers a comprehensive overview of Japan's rich and complex past. The book delves into various historical periods, from ancient times through the feudal era, and into the modern age. Hara meticulously examines key events, cultural shifts, and influential figures that have shaped Japan's identity. The narrative is engaging, making it ... Read more

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