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Edo Period (volume 6 of Iwanami's History of Japan)

(japan) Fukaya Katsumi

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This book is the sixth volume of "Iwanami's History of Japan". Placing Japanese history within the framework of world historical development, it records the history of Japan from the establishment of the shogunate by the Tokugawa family in the early 17th century until the Meiji Restoration, that is, the history of Japan in the Edo period. The greatest characteristics of this era are the continuity and stability of the system and the diversity and innovation of culture. The generals, daimyo, and retainers formed the basis of the shogunate's rule, realizing the transition from arbitrary rule to civil rule. In a stable social environment, life arts, painting, drama, and academic education have developed greatly. The language of this book is concise and popular, allowing ordinary readers to have a more comprehensive understanding of the Edo period.