Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 393-404) and index.
Table of Contents
The birth of Japan: the Jåomon and Yayoi periods and the Kofun era -- Encounter with China and Buddhism: the Asuka, Hakuhåo, and Nara periods -- New beginnings and the formulation of court culture: the Heian period -- Samurai culture nd the coming of pure land and Zen Buddhism: the early feudal period -- A turbulent transition: the Momoyama period -- Peace and stability in later feudal times: the Tokugawa, or Edo period -- After feudalism: the modern period.