Himiko and Japan's elusive chiefdom of Yamatai : archaeology, history, and mythology / J. Edward Kidder, Jr.
| Author/creator | Kidder, J. Edward |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Honolulu : University of Hawai'i Press, ©2007. |
| Description | xiii, 401 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 359-390) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006035363 |
| ISBN | 9780824830359 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0824830350 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DS855.3.K527 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |