Foreign Images and Experiences of Japan: First Century A. D. -1841

• VerfasserIn: McOmie, William,
• TeilnehmendeR: McOmie, William
• Place / Publishing House: [Place of publication not identified] : Global Oriental, 2005
• Year of Publication: 2005
• Language: English
• Series: Brill Book Archive Part 1, ISBN: 9789004472495
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (494 pages)
• Notes: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

The first in a three-volume series, Volume 1 begins with the earliest written reports from China in the first century AD and ends with a survey of Dutch reports from 1841, which marks the point when 'Japan had been amply described in all major respects', and at a time when it began to be p...

Table of Contents

• Introduction; Acknowledgements; List of Plates and Credits; PART ONE: CHRONOLOGICAL PERIODS; Chapter 1. Chinese and European Views of and Relations with Japan: first century to c.1550; Chapter 2. European Experiences and Views of Japan, 1543-1685; Chapter 3. European Experiences and Views of Japan, 1690-1791; Chapter 4. European Experiences and Views of Japan, 1792-1841; PART TWO: TOPICAL DIVISIONS; Chapter 5. History
• Government
• Civilization; Chapter 6. Law and Order
• Crime and Punishment; Chapter 7. General Descriptions
• Flora
• Fauna
• Agriculture
• Travel; Chapter 8. Appearance and Dress of the People; Chapter 9. Character of the People; Chapter 10. Food, Drink and Tobacco; Chapter 11. Bathing and Washing
• Licentiousness and Immorality; Chapter 12. Social Classes and Relations; Chapter 13. Religion and Superstition
• Temples and Shrines; Chapter 14. Arts and Technology; Chapter 15. Houses and Shops
• Castles and Palaces; Chapter 16. Cities and Towns; Chapter 17. Customs and Anti-Customs
• Health and Longevity; Chapter 18. Language and Learning Skills; Chapter 19. Festivals and Holidays
• Funerals and Mourning; Chapter 20. Audiences and Inspections; Glossary; Bibliography; Subject Index; Name/Place Index.