Cultural Atlas Of Japan
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A richly comprehensive reference work, Cultural Atlas of Japan presents the full sweep of Japanese civilization through the lenses of geography, history, art, religion, and society. The authors chronicle Japan's evolution from its prehistoric origins through the feudal era and into the modern age, illustrating how landscape and culture have shaped one another across millennia. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible in tone, the text details the rise of imperial courts, the samurai tradition, Buddhist and Shinto influences, and the dramatic transformations of the Meiji period and beyond. Stunning maps, timelines, and visual aids anchor each section, making complex historical and cultural relationships immediately clear to the reader. An indispensable resource for students, travelers, and enthusiasts alike, this atlas stands as one of the most thorough and visually engaging introductions to Japanese civilization available in the English language.
Author: Martin Collcutt, Marius Jansen And Isao Kumakura
Format: Hardback
Published: 1989, Phaidon Oxford
Genre: Asian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A richly comprehensive reference work, Cultural Atlas of Japan presents the full sweep of Japanese civilization through the lenses of geography, history, art, religion, and society. The authors chronicle Japan's evolution from its prehistoric origins through the feudal era and into the modern age, illustrating how landscape and culture have shaped one another across millennia. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible in tone, the text details the rise of imperial courts, the samurai tradition, Buddhist and Shinto influences, and the dramatic transformations of the Meiji period and beyond. Stunning maps, timelines, and visual aids anchor each section, making complex historical and cultural relationships immediately clear to the reader. An indispensable resource for students, travelers, and enthusiasts alike, this atlas stands as one of the most thorough and visually engaging introductions to Japanese civilization available in the English language.