Princeton University Press Buddhism and the State in Sixteenth-Century Japan - Princeton

Explore the complex history of religious and political power in Japan with Buddhism and the State in Sixteenth-Century Japan. This scholarly work reassesses the motivations behind Nobunaga's attacks on Buddhist temples and examines the long-term consequences of these actions. Readers can study how these events shaped the relationship between Buddhist institutions and the state during a transformative era. As part of the Princeton Legacy Library, this edition brings a vital academic text back into print. Originally published in 1985, this book is made available through modern print-on-demand technology. This ensures that important historical research remains accessible to students, historians, and scholars of Japanese religion and philosophy. By choosing this edition, you receive a version that preserves the original text while providing a durable format for long-term study and reference.