9780259495086 - Japan in Days of Yore (Classic Reprint) de Dening, Walter (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating historical account of feudal Japan, detailing key political, social, and cultural aspects of the era through the lives of Japan's most celebrated figuresâ"Tokugawa Ieyasu and his successors, as well as the brave knights and samurai who served them. The author takes readers back in time to the early 17th century, when Japan had just emerged from centuries of civil war. The country was under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate, a military government that would maintain peace and stability for over 250 years. Through the lens of the shogunate's third leader, Tokugawa Iemitsu, and his loyal retainer Abe Tada-aki, this book examines themes of duty, honor, and loyalty, which were paramount in feudal Japanese society. It sheds light on the complex relationship between the shogun and his samurai, as well as the influence of Confucianism on Japanese culture and politics. The author's vivid storytelling and insightful analysis bring to life the dramatic events of this transformative period in Japanese history. 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.