An institution in decline, possessing little power or authority in a warrior-dominated age, or a still potent symbol of social and political legitimacy? "Emperor and Aristocracy in Japan" traces the fate of the imperial Japanese court from the lowest point in terms of influence and prosperity in the turbulent "sengoku" period to its more stable position in the Tokugawa period. In showing how the court adapted and survived, the author examines internal court politics and protocols, external court relations, court finances, ...
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An institution in decline, possessing little power or authority in a warrior-dominated age, or a still potent symbol of social and political legitimacy? "Emperor and Aristocracy in Japan" traces the fate of the imperial Japanese court from the lowest point in terms of influence and prosperity in the turbulent "sengoku" period to its more stable position in the Tokugawa period. In showing how the court adapted and survived, the author examines internal court politics and protocols, external court relations, court finances, court structure, and ceremonial observances. Emperor and courtiers, he concludes, adjusted to the warrior elite, while retaining the ideological advantage bestowed by culture, tradition, and birth.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN: 0674008510.
