Japan: A Documentary History: v. 1: The Dawn of History to the Late Eighteenth Century

Japan: A Documentary History: v. 1: The Dawn of History to the Late Eighteenth Century by Lu, David J.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781563249075.

An updated edition of David Lus acclaimed "Sources of Japanese History", this two volume book presents in a student-friendly format original Japanese documents from Japans mythological beginnings through 1995. Covering the full spectrum of political, economic, diplomatic as well as cultural and intellectual history, this classroom resource offers insight not only into the past but also into Japans contemporary civilisation. This volume covers up to the late 18th century. Three major criteria used in the document selection were that: the selection avoids duplication with other collections - 75% of the documents presented here are newly translated; a document accurately reflects the spirit of the times and the life-styles of the people; and emphasis is on the development of social, economic and political institutions.