The Chrysanthemum Throne
Author | : Peter Martin |
Publisher | : University of Hawaii Press |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 1997-09-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0824820290 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780824820299 |
Rating | : 4/5 (299 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Chrysanthemum Throne written by Peter Martin and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1997-09-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this first general study of the Japanese imperial institution throughout its history, Peter Martin brings together inaccessible material, much of it available only in Japanese. He surveys the history and political and religious status of the monarchy of Japan from its mythological origins to our own times.