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 |
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