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World of the Shining Prince: Court Life in Ancient Japan.
by Ivan Morris
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0345803906
- ISBN 13
- 9780345803900
- Seller
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Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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About This Item
Vintage., 2013. Softcover. Very Good. World of the Shining Prince: Court Life in Ancient Japan" by Ivan Morris (ISBN: 9780345803900) - Ivan Morris immerses readers in the vibrant and intricate world of ancient Japanese court life, offering a comprehensive exploration of the cultural, social, and political dynamics that shaped the Heian period. Drawing on historical records, literary works, and cultural artifacts, Morris paints a vivid portrait of the rituals, traditions, and power dynamics that characterized the Japanese imperial court. With meticulous research and engaging storytelling, the book illuminates the rich tapestry of Japanese history and offers a compelling glimpse into the complexities of courtly life during this transformative era. Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
Synopsis
Ivan Morris studied Japanese language and culture at Harvard University while serving in the Intelligence Section of the U.S. Navy Reserves. After receiving his Ph.D. from the University of London in 1951, he worked for the Far East Section of the BBC as well as for the Japan and Pacific departments of the British Foreign Office. He lived in Tokyo for several years, writing, lecturing, and teaching. In 1960 he joined what would later be renamed the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University, where he served as department chair. He was elected a Fellow of St. Anthony’s College at Oxford in 1966. Morris published numerous books on Japanese history, literature, and politics and produced distinguished translations of classical and contemporary Japanese works. He died in 1976.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Quixotic Books
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- QB03093
- Title
- World of the Shining Prince: Court Life in Ancient Japan.
- Author
- Ivan Morris
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0345803906
- ISBN 13
- 9780345803900
- Publisher
- Vintage.
- Date Published
- 2013
- Keywords
- History, Japan, Heian period, court life, Japanese culture, social history, cultural traditions, Japanese society, non-fiction, ancient Japan.
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Quixotic Books
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Launceston, Tasmania
About Quixotic Books
Quixotic Books is an independent bookstore in Launceston (Tasmania). We specialize in titles difficult to find offered in Australia, with an emphasis on history. We also offer a Book Finder Service, where we track down books you cannot find.
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