Cambridge History of Japan Early Modern Japan

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Volume 4 covers the years from 1550 to 1800, a short but surprisingly eventful period in Japanese history commonly referred to as Japan's Early Modern Age, from the growth of near-autonomous ddomains, through the period of the shogunate to the Meiji restoration. This volume attempts to flesh out the historical tale with insights into the way that people lived and worked. It offers new insights into the evolution of indigenous thought and religion and it also deals with Japan's foreign relations, particularly the impact of the Christian missionary movement.