基本信息出版社：Marshall Cavendish Children's Books
页码：80 页
出版日期：1998年09月
ISBN：0761403043
条形码：9780761403043
装帧：图书馆装订
正文语种：英语
丛书名：Cultures of the Past
外文书名：日本的武士时代
内容简介 Describes the Japanese way of life during the samurai eras through information about the politics, military, culture, and the belief system; also indicates the legacy of the period.
编辑推荐 From School Library Journal
Grades 6-10--This title focuses on the warrior class of Japan from their rise during the Heian Period (794-1185) to their decline in the 1860s. The author does an excellent job of describing their lives and country during this period. She examines Japanese history, culture, beliefs and society, and the legacy of the samurai. Highlighted, boxed articles add detail. There are numerous quality color photos of current times and reproductions of old masterpieces, all with informative captions. Although most unfamiliar words are explained contextually, there is a three-page glossary. This appealing presentation provides detail and artwork not found in older books on the topic.
Nancy A. Gifford, Schenectady County Public Library, NY
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From Booklist
Reviewed with Kathryn Hinds' Venice and Its Merchant Empire.
Gr. 5-8. From the Cultures of the Past series, these handsome volumes offer good, balanced overviews of distinctive cultures. Hinds traces the history of Venice from Roman times through the establishment of the republic and empire to its decline as a political power. The heart of the book is the depiction of Venice during the Renaissance: its economic base, social structure, religion, architecture, music, and art. Clearly written, the discussion wisely does not presume prior knowledge of subjects, such as the beliefs of Catholics. Japan introduces the ideals, practices, history, arts, spiritual life, and lasting influence of the samurai warriors. Schomp offers a well-organized overview of the subject as well as interesting sidebars on topics such as famous samurai women, the traditional tea ceremony, and kamikaze pilots. Both books are greatly enhanced by many richly colored and beautifully reproduced works of art and by photographs of artifacts and historical sites. Each book ends with a time line, a glossary, and lists of books and Web sites. Carolyn Phelan