W asano (20 resultados)

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Hardback. Condición: New.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Famous People of Japan (ancient and Modern)' offers a compelling look into the lives of significant figures who have shaped Japan's history. Authored by Edward S Stephenson and W Asano, this book explores the contributions of individuals across various fields, providing insights into their impact on Japanese society and culture. From ancient warriors to modern leaders, the book presents a diverse range of personalities that have influenced the nation's trajectory.Readers will gain a deeper understanding of Japan's rich historical tapestry through biographical accounts that highlight the achievements, challenges, and legacies of these famous individuals. This volume serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese history, biography, or military studies.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. …

Wrappers. Condición: Near Fine. 240 pages 168 illustrations 96 in color. Minor rubbing and wear to the paper cover and edges. Foreword by Toru Asano. Text is in Japanese and English. Illustrated wraps. Afterword by Nobuko Sakamoto. List of Authors. Works Cited. Book.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a polished compendium of Japan's most esteemed individuals and their impact on history. From the divine origins of emperors such as Jimmu and Nintoku, to influential figures like political leader Fujiwara no Kamatari, and literary greats like Murasaki Shikibu, these intimate portraits illuminate the rich tapestry of Japanese society and culture. The author delves deep into the lives of these icons, revealing their struggles, triumphs, and enduring legacies. Through engaging anecdotes and historical context, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the minds and hearts that shaped Japan's past, providing invaluable insights into the nation's identity and cultural heritage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Famous People of Japan (ancient and Modern)' offers a compelling look into the lives of significant figures who have shaped Japan's history. Authored by Edward S Stephenson and W Asano, this book explores the contributions of individuals across various fields, providing insights into their impact on Japanese society and culture. From ancient warriors to modern leaders, the book presents a diverse range of personalities that have influenced the nation's trajectory.Readers will gain a deeper understanding of Japan's rich historical tapestry through biographical accounts that highlight the achievements, challenges, and legacies of these famous individuals. This volume serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese history, biography, or military studies.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. …

Hardback. Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. Octavo, pp 230. Illustrated. Bound in red/brown cloth covered hard boards with lettering in black to the spine and gilt decoration to the upper board. Contains around 100 one page biographical summaries of significant Japanese people many with an illustration facing. The book is in Very Good condition, binding tight, some offset tanning to the endpapers, but no foxing or spotting. Two P.O. names to the front end-paper, otherwise the book is clean within.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Priority uncertain. No date, edition or printing indicated. Preface dated 1911. Fair plus, if not good or perhaps very good hardback. Binding firm despite paper of both gutters torn/split/broken. Age-toning to leaves and signature of previous owner (2.5 inch by 1/2 inch) on front free endpaper . Only minor additional signs of age/wear/previous use.…

Hardcover. Condición: VERY GOOD. Previous owner's script signature and "Korea - 1912" to FFEP. 8vo, 6" x 8.875" Reddish-brown cloth-covered boards lightly worn a lighter shade to edges and corners. A tiny bit of fraying to folded under spinecaps, corners a bit nudged. Spine lightly cracked, a bit brittle and you can see where the signatures are sewn in. Back hinge is torn a little and a bit loose but binding still intact. Black lettering to a faintly sunned spine. Top and bottom of boards, each, have three worn gilt debossed horizontal lines with a .75" space between one line and the two edge lines. This design continues from front to back with the spines' lines in black. Worn gilt debossed star-burst-like design with crossed sabre's and bird, with wings spanned, sitting on top of third sword and circle illustration above its head. Text edges are aged, very light markings to top edge. 47 black and white collotype plates; beautiful illustrations and photographs. 230 pp. Publisher's catalogue ("A List of Books on Japan, etc.") laid in Clean. Written in the Year of the Boar. "The object of this book is to present in a concise form some information about the famous people of Japan." Although there could be more people of whom to write, the author's aim was to "make the book sufficient for is purpose without being redundant. For purposes of comparison, the proper names in the headings are given in the original ideographs and well as in their transliterated form," (preface). Those written about include : The Emperor Jimmu, Prince Yamatotakeru, the Empress Jingoa, Sakanoe Tamuramaro, Hachimantaro Yoshiie, Minamoto No Yoshitomo, Nichiren, Prince Morinaga, Yamaga Soko, Prince Ito, masters of fencing, famous actors, and many others. An historical summary is given in the beginning pages. "Anecdotes have been included for the reason that they sometimes throw more light on a character of the people referred to than a mere recital of dry biographical facts," (preface).…

Condición: New. Print on Demand.

Condición: New. Print on Demand.

Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Condición: New. Print on Demand.

Condición: New. Print on Demand.

Condición: Very Good. [Finely Illustrated Bibliography of Famous Japanese People]. Brown blind stamped front cover and spine with red highlighting, small 8vo (6 1/4 x 8 3/4 in - 15.6 x ;22.1 cm), 47 black and white collotype plates (with descriptive titles), numerous text illustrations, 230 pp. Printed by Shueisha with collotypes by Taibunsha, both of Tokyo. Concise information on famous people of Japan. Includes the Emperor Jimmu, Yamatotakuru no Mikoto, the Empress Jingo, the Emperor Nintoku, Urashima Taro, Kobo Daishi, Tametomo, Ama Shogun, the Emperor Go-Daigo, Nitta Yoshisada, Kano Motonobu, Sesshu, Tsukawara Bokuden (fencer), William Adams, Yamada Nagamasa, Oishi Yoshio (the Forty-Seven Ronins), Rai Sanyo, Nakahama Manjiro (A Japanese Robinson Crusoe), Prince Ito, Admiral Togo, General Kodama, Hitchiyama (champion wrestler) among many many others. A wealth of textual and visual information on key figures in Japanese history. ~ Condition. The book is in Very Good condition. Covers are faded and spine sunned. Corners lightly bumped. Internally a couple of sections are slightly loose but the book is still solid. Internally clean with no significant foxing or toning. The book has a large "Ex-Libris" private collection bookplate inside the front cover and a small paste on bookseller's label inside the back cover. Tight book but the front and back inside hinges have some cracking. …

Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1911 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 256 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 256 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1911. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 256, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 256 256.…