Japan: From the Japanese Government History
1984
This is the story a nation told itself about its own beginnings. Produced by Japan's governmental historical apparatus, this volume presents Japan's past as the Japanese state understood it: from the volcanic birth of the islands through the divine lineage of the imperial family, down to the sophisticated governance structures that shaped a civilization. The text weaves together Shinto mythology and political history, treating the creation myths of Izanagi and Izanami not as mere legend but as foundational truth upon which national identity rests. What emerges is a document that reveals how modern Japan constructed its sense of self, tracing the arc from mythological origin to imperial statecraft. For readers seeking to understand not just what happened in Japanese history, but how a nation chose to remember and present itself, this official account remains an essential artifact.
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