The six national histories of Japan

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The six national histories of Japan

Sakamoto Tarō ; translated by John S. Brownlee

UBC Press , University of Tokyo Press, c1991

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六国史

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Translation of: 六国史

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

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The Six National Histories of Japan chronicle the history of Japanfrom its origins in the 'Age of the Gods' to A.D.887. Compiled in the imperial court during the eighth and ninthcenturies by leading scholars and officials of the day, they haveexerted a profound effect on Japanese thought for well over amillenium. In his book, renowned historian Taro Sakamotointerpreted modern scholarly findings, as well as presenting his ownviews, thus completing the modern re-evaluation of the controversialfirst history. His study is the only one to survey all sixhistories, identifying common features and pointing out the specialcharacteristics of each. John Brownlee's translation makesavailable to English readers a valuable study of the Six NationalHistories which also provides insights into the methods of contemporaryJapanese historians.

Table of Contents

Translator's Preface Translator's Introduction Author's Preface 1. Introduction 2. Nihon Shoki 3. Shoku Nihongi 4. Nihon Koki 5. Shoku Nihon Koki 6. Nihon Montoku Tenno Kitsuroko 7. Nihon Montoku Tenno Kitsuroku 8. Nihon Sandai Jitsuroku 9. Afterword 10. Conclusion Appendices Notes Original Text Index General Index

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