An updated edition of David Lu's acclaimed "Sources of Japanese History", this two volume book presents in a student-friendly format original Japanese documents from Japan's mythological beginnings through 1995. Covering the full spectrum of political, economic, diplomatic as well as cultural and intellectual history, this classroom resource offers insight not only into the past but also into Japan's contemporary civilisation. This volume covers up to the late 18th century. Three major criteria used in the document selection were that: the selection avoids duplication with other collections - 75% of the documents presented here are newly translated; a document accurately reflects the spirit of the times and the life-styles of the people; and emphasis is on the development of social, economic and political institutions.
- ISBN10 1336138327
- ISBN13 9781336138322
- Publish Date 1 January 2015 (first published 30 November 1996)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 3 June 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Taylor and Francis
- Format eBook
- Pages 335
- Language English