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Shogunate Japan : 800 years of military control and its influence on the modern nation
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Japan's Shogunate period lasted from 1192 to 1867, with only occasional breaks from military government. This is the story of Emperors with prestige but little power, and of Shoguns who used political cunning and military force to control the nation. Dedicated soldiers, known as samurai, fought the Shogun's battles and maintained civil order among the population. This book explores the styles of the many Shoguns until the Meiji Restoration. Shogunate Japan is the origin of the military tradition that continues to influence Japan today.
Japan under the Shoguns. 1 : the ancient to the modern world
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Looks at the main events and people that shaped shogunate Japan, including fighting between different noble clans and warring states, and the life of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Work sheets examine different religions, the Meiji restoration, lifestyles of different groups in Japan and cultural activities.
Ancient Japan
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Step back in time more than 30,000 years, to when the first settlers reached Japan and a highly sophisticated civilization was born. Explore the grand palaces of regal emperors and shoguns, be amazed by the fighting skills of the feuding samurai, and admire the exquisite embroidery of the palace women's glossy silk kimonos. Step-by-step projects allow you to delve into everyday life and find out about ancient Japanese foods, skills and fashions - make delicious rice balls, try your hand at the delicate art of calligraphy, and sculpt a netsuke toggle.
Japan
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Contents: Exploring Japan -- In the shadow of China -- Shoguns and Samurai -- The coming of the Barbarians -- Opening up -- The new Japan.
Japan from Shogun to Superstate
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The first half of this comprehensive textbook is a clear narrative account of Japanese history from the days of the shogun to the present. The second half is devoted to thematic chapters which trace developments in Japanese history; this context is then put to use in interpreting the current situation in Japan in the context of past events.
The book series Samurai Kids by Sandy Fussell are fast-paced, action-filled tales that draw on true details of feudal Japan. These books are located in the fiction collection under the call number ADVENTURE FUSSELL.
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