HIS 388 - Warriors in Japanese History

1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity

Traces the figure of the samurai in Japanese history from ancient times to the twentieth century, with special emphasis on warriors’ changing social and cultural roles. Topics include medieval war tales, the genesis of the “way of the samurai” in the early modern era, and the modern re-appropriation of the samurai as a masculine ideal.

Same as AST 388.

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HIS 388 - Warriors in Japanese History