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Japan Encyclopedia by Louis Frederic

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Part of Harvard University Press Reference Library series

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This is a guide to the full range of Japanese history and civilisation, from the dawn of its prehistory to modern times, providing information on society and institutions, commerce and industry, sciences, sports, and politics, with particular emphasis on religion, material culture, and the arts.

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Japan Encyclopedia by Louis Frederic

This is a guide to the full range of Japanese history and civilisation, from the dawn of its prehistory to modern times, providing information on society and institutions, commerce and industry, sciences, sports, and politics, with particular emphasis on religion, material culture, and the arts.

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This large, beautiful and indispensable volume..is a detailed but concise guide to Japanese history from its beginnings until now, filled with general information but with a particular emphasis on religion and the arts. It contains a detailed chronology as well as a concise bibliography. -- Donald Richie Japan Times 20040808
Louis Frederic is the author of numerous scholarly and reference books on Asian and South Asian societies and religions. He lived in Paris until his death in 1996.
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ISBN 13 9780674017535
ISBN 10 0674017536
Title Japan Encyclopedia
Author Louis Frederic
Series Harvard University Press Reference Library
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Harvard University Press
Year published 2005-04-30
Number of pages 1128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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