Kawada Ryokicki: Jeanie Eadie's Samurai The Life and Times of a Meiji Enterpreneur and Agricultural Pioneer Andrew Cobbing; Itami Masataro Global Oriental 2006 Hardback
Kawada Ryokicki (1856-1951) was one of many samurai who studied overseas as part of the Meiji-era modernization of Japanese industry. While he was traKawada Ryokicki (1856-1951) was one of many samurai who studied overseas as part of the Meiji-era modernization of Japanese industry. While he was training at a Clydeside shipyard he met and fell in love with local girl Jeanie Eadie, who corresponded with him followed his return to Japan. Jeanie's 89 surviving letters, all reprinted here with commentary, document both the details of daily life in Glasgow during the 1880s and the social and cultural changes taking place in the new Japan. ...more
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Japanese Pride and Prejudice
Nobuko Albery Global Oriental 2002 Hardback
A part-biography relating to (Lady) Nobuko Albery's life following the death of her husband, London theatre impresario Donald Albery, in 1988 - in parA part-biography relating to (Lady) Nobuko Albery's life following the death of her husband, London theatre impresario Donald Albery, in 1988 - in particular, the story of her battle with the Japanese establishment and the status quo in Japan to advance women's health issues....more
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From Taoism to Einstein: Ki and Ri in Chinese and Japanese Thought A Survey Olof Lidin Global Oriental 2006 Hardback
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Asian Futures, Asian Traditions
Edwina Palmer (Edited by) Global Oriental 2005 Hardback
'Asian Futures, Asian Traditions' is a collection of conference papers by scholars of Asian studies, who explore the topics of continuity and change i'Asian Futures, Asian Traditions' is a collection of conference papers by scholars of Asian studies, who explore the topics of continuity and change in Asian societies through essays in history, politics, gender studies, language, literature, film, performance and music. ...more
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Whispering Leaves in Grosvenor Square 1936-37
Yuki Yoshida Global Oriental 1997 Hardback Illustrated
Written in 1936-37, this memoir by Yuki Yoshida, wife of the then Japanese Ambassador to London is a record of times past seen from the standpoint of Written in 1936-37, this memoir by Yuki Yoshida, wife of the then Japanese Ambassador to London is a record of times past seen from the standpoint of an often lonely wife of a senior Japanese diplomat seeking to achieve a life of her own (including a friendship with Mrs Neville Chamberlain) at a time of worsening world tension and incresingly bad relations between Britain and Japan....more
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Illustrated Catalogue of Ming and Qing Monochrome Wares In the Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art Rosemary E Scott (Edited by) Percival David 1989 Paperback Illustrated
Section 6 of the Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art catalogue with images of ceramic wares from the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1912) accompanSection 6 of the Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art catalogue with images of ceramic wares from the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1912) accompanied by brief written descriptions and details on their time of origin and dates of exhibition....more
Masterpieces of Japanese Screen Printing The American Collections Miyeko Murase George Braziler 1990 Hardback Illustrated
Drawn from both private and public collections in America, the 37 screens presented here were created during the greatest eras of screen painting: theDrawn from both private and public collections in America, the 37 screens presented here were created during the greatest eras of screen painting: the Muromachi (1392-1573), Momoyama (1573-1615) and the Edo (1615-1868) periods. Together, the screens represent the most important artists and schools of screen painting and provide a balanced overview of the formats and techniques used and the subjects depicted. The works are beautifully reproduced, on gatefolds and in details, with an introductory essay and commentaries. ...more
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The Asian Mystique Dragon Ladies, Geisha Girls and Our Fantasies of the Exotic Orient Sheridan Prasso PublicAffairs 2005 Hardback
Race, sex, fantasy and power - these are the issues explored in this highly provocative book. Challenging the cultural and political stereotypes that Race, sex, fantasy and power - these are the issues explored in this highly provocative book. Challenging the cultural and political stereotypes that are still prevalent in the West, Sheridan Prasso offers anecdotes and insights drawn from her extensive experience of the Far East. She combines a sensitive understanding and a strong sense of history in this account of Asian women and Western fallacies about them. Scruffy jacket. ...more
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What Buddhists Believe
Elizabeth J Harris Oneworld 1998 Paperback
At a time when Buddhism is expanding across the world, Harris's introduction to the religion uses insights gleaned from interviews with adherents liviAt a time when Buddhism is expanding across the world, Harris's introduction to the religion uses insights gleaned from interviews with adherents living in both the West and the East. As well as covering the life and teachings of the Buddha, Harris provides commentary on Buddhists' engagement with contemporary issues such as human rights, ecological awareness and the role of women. ...more
Hindu Writings A Short Introduction to the Major Sources Klaus K Klostermaier (Edited by) Oneworld 2000 Paperback
From the ancient Vedas and the Mahabharata to the words of Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore and contemporary teachers like Sathya Sai Baba, KlosterFrom the ancient Vedas and the Mahabharata to the words of Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore and contemporary teachers like Sathya Sai Baba, Klostermaier introduces the complex and voluminous writings of the Hindu tradition and covers topics such as the major Gods and their sects, femininity in the scriptures, classical Hindu philosophy and theology, and caste. ...more
Buddhism A Short Introduction Klaus K Klostermaier Oneworld 1999 Paperback
In introducing Buddhism - 'a vast and varied phenomenon' - Klostermaier restricts himself to the schools of Indian Buddhism, whose sources are writtenIn introducing Buddhism - 'a vast and varied phenomenon' - Klostermaier restricts himself to the schools of Indian Buddhism, whose sources are written in Indian languages. As well as the origins and development of the religious tradition and all the major texts, the book covers topics such as meditation and education, the Buddhist path to liberation, and women in the development and history of Buddhism. ...more
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Ancient Sichuan Treasures from a Lost Civilization Robert Bagley (Edited by) Princeton University Press 2001 Hardback Illustrated
From an almost lifesize horse and groom to a filigree Money Tree, the great variety of bronze, jade and clay objects illustrated and described in detaFrom an almost lifesize horse and groom to a filigree Money Tree, the great variety of bronze, jade and clay objects illustrated and described in detail in this catalogue were excavated from the Sanxingdui site in Sichuan, China, and date from the 13th century BCE to the 3rd century CE. With introductory essays. ...more
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