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Everyday Life in Traditional Japan (Tut Books. S)

by Charles J Dunn

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Everyday Life in Traditional Japan paints a vivid portrait of Tokugawa Japan, a time when contact with the outside world was deliberately avoided and the daily life of the different classes consolidated the traditions that shaped modern Japan. Authentic samurai, farmers, craftsmen, merchants, courtiers, priests, entertainers and outcasts come to life in this magnificently illustrated portrait of a colorful society.

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Samurai, priests, farmers, courtiers, actors and outcasts come to life in this vivid portrait of life under the shogun
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Charles Dunn's research into Kabuki and puppet drama at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, brought him into contact with various aspects of traditional Japan.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780804813846
Author:
Dunn, Charles J.
Publisher:
Tuttle Publishing
Author:
Dunn, Charles J.
Author:
Broderick, Laurence
Location:
Tokyo
Subject:
General
Subject:
Social life and customs
Subject:
History
Subject:
Customs & Traditions
Subject:
Asia - Japan
Subject:
Japan
Subject:
Far eastern
Subject:
General History
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Tuttle Classics of Japanese Literature
Series Volume:
n. 14 della serie
Publication Date:
19891215
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
bandw drawings and photos throughout
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
8 x 5 in 10 oz
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