The Bakufu in Japanese History
Author | : Jeffrey P. Mass |
Publisher | : Stanford University Press |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 1993-08-01 |
ISBN-13 | : 0804722102 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780804722100 |
Rating | : 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Bakufu in Japanese History by : Jeffrey P. Mass
Download or read book The Bakufu in Japanese History written by Jeffrey P. Mass and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 1993-08-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume analyzes the recurring form of warrior government known as the Bakufu (or shogunate) that ruled Japan for nearly 700 years. All the essays in this collection clarify aspects of Japanese political tradition that have been neglected by Western writers, and point out alternatives to already stated views.