Nihongi Chronicles Of Japan From The Earliest Times To Ad 697 Translated From The Original Chinese And Japanese By Wg Aston
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Nihongi, Chronicles of Japan from the Earliest Times to A.D. 697
Author | : William George Aston (diplomata, japanológus, koreanista) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 902 |
Release | : 1956 |
Genre | : Japan |
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Nihongi
Author | : |
Publisher | : Cosimo, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 454 |
Release | : 2008-01-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1605201464 |
From its early stories of gods, monsters, and mischievous mythical creatures to its more grounded recountings of historical events, this classic collection of the first literary efforts of the Japanese people is the preeminent source of knowledge about Japanese antiquity. First published in this translation in 1896, includes a history of the Shinto, variations on the basic myths and legends of the nation, and insight into the manners and customs of the early Japanese. Students of folklore and comparative religion as well as those of Japanese history will find this an invaluable resource. British Japanologist and diplomat WILLIAM GEORGE ASTON (1841-1911) was one of the first Europeans to acquire a working understanding of the Japanese language. He served in Japan and Korea in a variety of diplomatic posts, and authored, among other works, Shinto: The Way of the Gods and A History of Japanese Literature.
The Nihongi
Author | : Yasumaro O |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Pub |
Total Pages | : 730 |
Release | : 2013-01-24 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781482071184 |
The Nihon Shoki, translated as The Chronicles of Japan, is the second oldest book of classical Japanese history. The book is also called the Nihongi (The Japanese Chronicles). It is more elaborate and detailed than the Kojiki, the oldest book, and has proven to be an important tool for historians and archaeologists as it includes the most complete historical record of ancient Japan. The Nihongi was finished in 720 AD under the editorial supervision of Prince Toneri and with the assistance of Yasumaro no O. The book begins with the Japanese creation myth, explaining the origin of the world and the first seven generations of divine beings, and continues its account through to events of the 8th century. It is believed to record accurately the latter reigns of Emperor Tenji, Emperor Temmu and Empress Jito. It describes episodes from mythological eras and diplomatic contacts with other countries. The Nihongi was written in classical Chinese, as was common for official documents at that time. Yasumaro no O (died August 15, 723) was a Japanese nobleman, bureaucrat, and chronicler. He is most famous for compiling and editing, with the assistance of Hieda no Are, the Nihongi and the Kojiki, the two oldest books on Japanese history.