02351cam a22003373u 4500 45645 UtSlPG 20260610134040.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Asakawa, Kan'ichi, 1873-1948 Japan: From the Japanese Government History Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier History of nations, Volume 7 Release date is 2014-05-14 Produced by Jonathan Niehof, Juliet Sutherland, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Japan: From the Japanese Government History" by Kan'ichi Asakawa is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work presents a comprehensive overview of Japanese history, particularly focusing on the formation and development of the Japanese Empire, including its mythological origins and the establishment of governmental structures. The text is grounded in the narrative of Japan's past, entwining legend with historical fact to illustrate the evolution of the nation. The opening of the work establishes a foundational understanding of Japan's geographic and political landscape. It begins with a detailed description of the archipelago, detailing its islands, topography, and climatic conditions. Asakawa introduces the mythical age associated with the early deities Izanagi and Izanami, reflecting on the creation myths that trace the lineage of the Japanese emperors back to these divine figures. This blending of mythology with early historical events sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Japanese civilization, including its agricultural practices, governance, and key historical figures, preparing readers for a richer examination of Japan's historical progression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Japan -- Civilization Japan -- History History of nations, Volume 7 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45645 86484 86484