The Heritage of Japanese Civilization, 2nd edition

Craig, a professor from the Harvard University and a Japanese history authority, is the author of this book. He reveals different aspects of the Japanese civilization based on the original documents, literary classics, and tales of war as well as the historical narratives about Japanese architecture, art and religion. This book includes the content of 47 Japanese ronins resorting to hara-kiri in order to save their master, the nobleman proudly laughing about the old man whose house was burnt down and a brief introduction on the ancient Chinese culture from the Japanese perspective. Based on the scattered historical records and the unique historical view, this book will lead us to explore the cultural gene formed on the basis of the traditional behavior custom and value behind the "weird" Japanese nation.