The Birth of Japanese Historiography

By John R Bentley

Book Overview

As the first book in English on the origins of Japanese historiography, using both archaeological and textual data, this book examines the connection between ancient Japan and the Korean kingdom of Paekche and how tutors from the kingdom of Kara helped to lay the foundation for a literate culture in Japan.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367647621
• ISBN13: 9780367647629
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"