emergence of warriors lecture reflections
The professor posited a future topic of analysis...that Mr. Obama now represents the first Hawaiian president that has been re elected See different perspective on racial integration and multiculturalism.
Heiji Uprising 1160 Minamoto vs.Taira, aftermath was a focus, along with castle descriptions to reflect the economic and political of the "feudal" period of Japanese history.
-lacquered carts were Mercedes Benz of the day……
-many warriors were farmers who picked up arms, not only aristocrats
-martial arts like use of bows, swords, etc. were developed and skillfully used
-traditional ties of loyalty not always so strong……
tragic heroes are better memorialized…… by Japanese…….
SHOGUN is part of larger title dealing with "quelling Japan."
12-13% was the take for tax collectors………. important number since later regimes demanded even more.
chinese style government co existed with a very militaristic, Japanese government taking over land as well.
private estate economy existed along side a feudal economy
Vendettas and a system of hierarchy lecture revealed an interesting aspect of Japanese culture reminiscent of stereotypes of other parts of the world. Sexism and sexual domination and exploitation of women was rampant
twilight samurai…..
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