Himiko and Japan's elusive chiefdom of Yamatai : archaeology, history, and mythology / J. Edward Kidder, Jr.

Author/creator Kidder, J. Edward
Format Book
Publication InfoHonolulu : University of Hawai'i Press, ©2007.
Descriptionxiii, 401 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents Ancient texts and sources -- The Wei zhi and the Wa people -- The initial problem and three centuries of compounding it -- Travel by land and water to neighboring countries -- Han commanderies, Korean kingdoms, and Wei China -- Japan in transition from Yayoi to Kofun -- The Izumo-Yamato contention -- Himiko, shamans, divination, and other magic -- Mirrors and Himiko's allotment -- The Japanese view of the Wei zhi years -- The endless search for Yamatai -- Makimuku and the location of Yamatai.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 359-390) and index.
LCCN 2006035363
ISBN9780824830359 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0824830350 (hardcover : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks DS855.3.K527 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold