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Cambridge Junior History: Ancient and Medieval Japan [Paperback]

Philip Cummins (Author)


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June 3, 2000 11 and upCambridge Junior History
Ancient and Medieval Japan covers the major events and people from the hunter gatherer society of 50,000 BC to the Tokugawa shoguns of 1603-1867 AD, with particular focus on the traditional or shogunate period. It explores the importance of different cultural practices, personalities, events and forces within early and traditional Japanese society, and describes everyday life and the role of certain social groups including peasants, samurai warriors and shoguns. Ancient and Medieval Japan also looks at the origins of Japanese government, citizenship, spirituality, values and attitudes and explains the contribution of the Japanese to the world's cultural heritage in terms of philosophy, art and literature. The book is full colour throughout, draws on a wide range of sources and contains learning outcomes and focus issues. The activities will help to build students' historical skills while ensuring that history remains fun!

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The Cambridge Junior History series is specifically designed to meet the requirements of the mandatory Stage 4 history syllabus for NSW. However, these lavishly illustrated books are also an excellent resource for all junior history courses. Ancient and Medieval Japan spans from 50,000 B.C. to 1867 A.D.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  • Paperback: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press (June 3, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0521776511
  • ISBN-13: 978-0521776516
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,699,712 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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