Japan's Cultural History: A Perspective

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Japan's cultural evolution, tracing its development from ancient times to the modern era. It delves into the influences that have shaped Japanese culture, including the assimilation of Buddhist traditions and the rise of the warrior class. The text examines the establishment of a central government and the flourishing of national culture, highlighting the unique blend of native and foreign elements that define Japan's artistic and cultural identity. Richly illustrated, it provides insights into the aesthetic principles and historical contexts that have contributed to Japan's cultural heritage.

Published 1979

Binding of book is intact. Front cover is clean of foxing with crease(s) and fraying of edges. Some foxing, crease(s), and fraying of edges on back cover. Some fading on spine. Some tanning and slight foxing on top, fore, and bottom edges. Slight foxing on insides of covers. Slight foxing on some pages. Pages are clean of annotations. Slight tanning around margins of pages.

Condition: Well Read