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BOOK: The Art of Kabuki – Famous Plays in Performance
“The Art of Kabuki – Famous Plays in Performance” by Samuel L. Leiter 7 well known scenes from 4 famous plays are presented in this book. Alongside transcriptions of each scene, translated into English with movement and musical co-ordination directions we are immersed in the enthralling entertainment these plays bring. With photographs from performances by…
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BOOK: Saigo Takamori – The Last Samurai – The Life and Battles
“The Last Samurai – The Life and Battles of Saigo Takamori” by Mark Ravina This detailed and insightful study of the great Saigo Ichinosuke/Takamori chronicles his beginnings as the eldest sibling of a Samurai family, where he studiously absorbed the writings of Confucius as well as mastered the Samurai martial arts. Possessing a large, well…
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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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