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BOOK: A History of Japan by R.H.P. Mason & J.G. Caiger
“A History of Japan” by R.H.P. Mason & J.G Caiger Audience Those seeking to gain a brief overview of Japanese history from the Heian period (year 794), ‘Medieval Japan’ (year 1185), Tokugawa era (year 1600), the Meiji Restoration (year 1868) and onwards through ‘Modern’ Japan (year 1912+), whilst learning how culture and the arts influenced…
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HISTORY: A Primer on The Shōgunate and The Samurai of Feudal Japan
Overview Between 1192 and 1867 (of the Gregorian calendar) Japan ceased to be governed by the Emperor following the Genpei war where it was overthrown by the powerful Minamoto family and The Shōgunate was formed. This became the governing political body and comprised hierarchically of the 1. ‘Shōgun’ leader, 2. ‘Daimyo’ warlords, 3. the ‘Samurai’…
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