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The Samurai Archives Japanese History Page

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Historically Speaking: The Hermit Poet Known by Emperors and Shoguns
A biography of the poet Saigyo.
The Rise of Buddhism in Politics and War
Buddhism in the history of Japan.
The Onin War
A history of the 15th century Onin war.

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Recent Updates:

07-04-2010:
Added Historically Speaking: The Hermit Poet Known by Emperors and Shoguns to the featured articles section. Added link to the S-A Yakuza Film Blog.
3-27-2010:
Added The Rise of Buddhism in Politics and War to the "articles" section.
7-04-2009:
Added link to Samurai Archives Facebook page.

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Recommended Reading:

Japan and Her People
by Anna Hartshorne

A fascinating cultural and historical contemporary examination of late 19th century Japan. Now available at the Samurai Archives bookstore and Amazon.com, published in association with the Samurai Archives.

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