LibGuides: History: Medieval Japan

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Most of the books about Ancient Japan are in the 952 section of the Non-fiction shelves.

Cambridge Junior History by Philip Cummins
ISBN: 0521776511
Publication Date: 2000-06-03
Ancient and Medieval Japan covers the major events and people from the hunter gatherer society of 50,000 BC to the Tokugawa shoguns of 1603-1867 AD, with particular focus on the traditional or shogunate period. It explores the importance of different cultural practices, personalities, events and forces within early and traditional Japanese society, and describes everyday life and the role of certain social groups including peasants, samurai warriors and shoguns.
Samurai by Deborah Murrell
Call Number: 952 MUR
ISBN: 9781848352315
Publication Date: 2009
Enter the world of the most heroic, brutal and fearsome fighters of all time. Packed with fascinating facts, famous warrior profiles and amazing artwork.
The Japanese Samurai by Louise Park and Timothy Love
Call Number: 952 PAR
ISBN: 9781420267884
Publication Date: 2009
Learn about the life and times of The Japanese Samurai.
Ancient and Medieval Japan by Philip Cummins
Call Number: 952 CUM
ISBN: 9780521776511
Publication Date: 2000
Ancient and Medieval Japan covers the major events and people from the hunter gatherer society of 50,000BC to the Tokugwa shoguns of 1603-1867 AD.