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Best books to learn Samurai & feudal Japan, in order
Get past the pop-culture samurai: start with a solid history of the era, then the warrior class as it truly was, then Japan's dramatic pivot into the modern world. Sequence separates the myth from the record.
Reading paths for samurai & feudal japan
The real samurai: feudal Japan's history
Beginner10books104 hrs5 stages
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning samurai & feudal japan?
- Get past the pop-culture samurai: start with a solid history of the era, then the warrior class as it truly was, then Japan's dramatic pivot into the modern world. Sequence separates the myth from the record.
- What's a good book to start samurai & feudal japan with?
- A strong starting point is The last samurai by Mark Ravina. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after samurai & feudal japan?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Learning Japanese, The Vikings, Medieval Europe.