A History in Twenty Lives Harding, Christopher 1978- creator author. text Manners and customs Japan enk 2020 monographic eng

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xiii, 509 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. Chris Harding's enormously enjoyable new book distils Japan's long, complex and fascinating history into the stories of twenty remarkable individuals. These vivid and entertaining portraits take the reader from the earliest written accounts of Japan right through to the life of the current Empress, Masako. We encounter shamans and warlords, poets and revolutionaries, scientists, artists and adventurers - each offering insights of their own into this extraordinary place. For anyone new to Japan, this book is the ideal introduction. For anyone already deeply involved with it, this is a book filled with surprises and pleasures. adult CHRISTOPHER HARDING Includes index Japan History Japan Social life and customs 952.0099 9780241434505 PPAK 220112 20220112120031.0 eng