La civilisation japonaise by Léon de Rosny

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Author Rosny, Léon de, 1837-1914
LoC No. 22003288
Title La civilisation japonaise
conférences faites à l'école spéciale des langues orientales
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Summary "La civilisation japonaise" by Léon de Rosny is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work consists of a series of lectures aimed at individuals interested in studying the Japanese language and literature while covering essential ethnographic, geographic, and historical data necessary for understanding Japan and its people. The author aims to familiarize readers with the complexities of Japanese civilization as influenced by its historical, cultural, and linguistic context. At the start of the publication, the author introduces the classification of Asian ethnic groups and emphasizes the importance of comprehensive criteria beyond mere linguistic similarities for understanding the relationships among these groups. He notes the challenges of categorizing the Japanese within a broader ethnographic framework, advocating for a multi-faceted analysis that considers historical narratives, linguistic affinities, and anthropological traits. The initial chapters lay a foundation for a deeper exploration of Japan's civilizational developments, including insights into its geography and the influences of neighboring cultures, particularly China. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Japan -- Civilization
Category Text
EBook-No. 40516
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 1, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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