Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation
Lafcadio Hearn
Lafcadio Hearn's last book explains how ancestor worship, Shinto, Buddhism and feudal loyalty shaped Japanese society. A thoughtful history of Japan's beliefs and institutions, from the ancient clans to the Meiji state.
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