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This comprehensive critical biography examines Basil Hall Chamberlain, one of the most influential figures in Japanese Studies of the past century. Originally published in Japanese by Iwanami Shoten in 1990, this English-language edition presents a detailed scholarly assessment of Chamberlain's extraordinary contributions to the field. His legacy encompasses the pioneering translation of the Kojiki, foundational work in Japanese linguistics that earned him recognition as the father of the discipline, and the enduring reference work Things Japanese, which served as an essential encyclopaedia for generations seeking to understand Japanese culture and society. The biography balances academic rigour with intellectual insight, acknowledging both Chamberlain's monumental achievements and his distinctive vision in recognising the unique characteristics of Japanese civilisation during the Meiji period.

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The fourth volume in the Meiji Japan Series published by Routledge, providing scholarly context for Japan's transformative historical era.

First full-length critical biography of Basil Hall Chamberlain, examining his foundational contributions to Japanese linguistics and cultural scholarship.

Detailed analysis of Chamberlain's translation of the Kojiki and his role as a pioneer in establishing Japanese language studies as an academic discipline.

Explores the lasting influence of Things Japanese, Chamberlain's acclaimed reference work that became the standard encyclopaedia for understanding Japanese culture across generations.

Based on an earlier Japanese-language work, offering both original scholarship and refined insights into one of the most significant Japanologists in modern academic history.

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Release Date
06 May 1998
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10 February 2007

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