How Long to Read The Birth of Japanese Historiography

How Long Does it Take to Read The Birth of Japanese Historiography?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read The Birth of Japanese Historiography by John R. Bentley

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

As the first book in English on the origins of Japanese historiography, using both archaeological and textual data, this book examines the connection between ancient Japan and the Korean kingdom of Paekche and how tutors from the kingdom of Paekche helped to lay the foundation for a literate culture in Japan. Illustrating how tutors from the kingdom of Paekche taught Chinese writing to the Japanese court through the prism of this highly civilized culture, the book goes on to argue that Paekche tutors guided the early Japanese court through writing, recording family history, and ultimately an early history of the ruling family. As the Japanese began to create their own history, they relied on Paekche histories as a model. Triangulating textual data from Kojiki, Nihon shoki, and Sendai kuji hongi, the author here demonstrates that various aspects of early king genealogies and later events were manipulated. Offering new theories about the Japanese ruling family, it is posited that Emperor Jitō had her committee put Jingū in power, and Suiko on the throne in place of original male rulers to enhance images of strong, female rulers, as she envisioned herself. The Birth of Japanese Historiography will be a valuable resource for students and scholars of Japanese history, historiography, and linguistics.

How long is The Birth of Japanese Historiography?

The Birth of Japanese Historiography by John R. Bentley is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Birth of Japanese Historiography Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read The Birth of Japanese Historiography aloud.

What Reading Level is The Birth of Japanese Historiography?

The Birth of Japanese Historiography is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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