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Discover a unique perspective on Japanese history with The Shoguns City: A History of Tokyo by Noel Nouet. Published by Routledge, this work offers a departure from traditional scholarly texts. Instead, Nouet intended to create a literary emakimono, or picture-scroll, providing a pleasant and engaging way to peruse the history of Tokyo. This book carries the legacy of Noel Nouet, a respected teacher, historian, writer, and woodblock artist. Originally released in French in 1961, the content reflects his deep personal connection to Japan during the 1950s. It serves as a thoughtful window into the past, written by a man who lived and breathed the culture he describes. Whether you are a student of history or a lover of Japanese culture, this book provides a distinct narrative style. It is an ideal addition to any collection focused on historical accounts and the evolution of Tokyo. This specific copy is a used book maintained in good condition, making it an accessible way to own a piece of historical literature.

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Written by Noel Nouet, a respected historian, writer, and talented woodblock artist who lived in Japan during the 1950s.

Designed as a literary emakimono, or picture-scroll, to provide a pleasant and engaging reading experience rather than a dry scholarly text.

Published by Routledge, ensuring a connection to a recognized name in academic and historical literature.

Offers a unique historical perspective on Tokyo, originally conceptualized in the 1961 French edition.

This is a used book that has been kept in good condition for readers and collectors.

Provides a non-traditional approach to history that focuses on a descriptive and flowing narrative style.

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Format
hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
17 January 1995
Listed Since
12 January 2007

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