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The Nihongi: Chronicles of Japan from the Earliest Times to A.D. 697 - Paperback | Diverse Reads

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The Nihon Shoki, translated as The Chronicles of Japan, is the second oldest book of classical Japanese history. The book is also called the Nihongi (The Japanese Chronicles). It is more elaborate and detailed than the Kojiki, the oldest book, and has proven to be an important tool for historians and archaeologists as it includes the most complete historical record of ancient Japan. The Nihongi was finished in 720 AD under the editorial supervision of Prince Toneri and with the assistance of Yasumaro no O. The book begins with the Japanese creation myth, explaining the origin of the world and the first seven generations of divine beings, and continues its account through to events of the 8th century. It is believed to record accurately the latter reigns of Emperor Tenji, Emperor Temmu and Empress Jito. It describes episodes from mythological eras and diplomatic contacts with other countries. The Nihongi was written in classical Chinese, as was common for official documents at that time. Yasumaro no O (died August 15, 723) was a Japanese nobleman, bureaucrat, and chronicler. He is most famous for compiling and editing, with the assistance of Hieda no Are, the Nihongi and the Kojiki, the two oldest books on Japanese history.

ISBN-13: 9781482071184

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: CreateSpace Publishing

Publication Date: 01-24-2013

Pages: 732

Product Dimensions: 5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 1.46(d)

William George Aston (1841-1911), C.M.G., was appointed as interpreter to the British Consular Service in Toyko, Japan.

Table of Contents

I Age of the Gods Part I 1
II Age of the Gods Part II 64
Accession B.C.
III Jimmu Tenno 109
IV Suizei Tenno 138
IV Annei Tenno 141
IV Itoku Tenno 142
IV Kosho Tenno 144
IV Koan Tenno 145
IV Korei Tenno 146
IV Kogen Tenno 147
IV Kaikwa Tenno 148
V Sujin Tenno 150
VI Suinin Tenno 164
Accession A.D.
VII Keiko Tenno 188
VII Seimu Tenno 214
VIII Chiuai Tenno 217
IX Jingo Kogu 225
X Ojin Tenno 255
XI Nintoku Tenno 272
XII Richiu Tenno 301
XII Hanzei Tenno 310
XIII Ingio Tenno 312
XIII Anko Tenno 328
XIV Yuriaku Tenno 333
XV Seinei Tenno 373
XV Kenzo Tenno 377
XV Ninken Tenno 393
XVI Muretsu Tenno 399