{"product_id":"book-grz9","title":"Ancient Japan: An Enthralling Overview of Ancient Japanese History, Starting from the Jomon Period to the Heian Period","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know that the first novel in the world was produced by a Japanese noblewoman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBack in ancient times, the Japanese depended on Chinese characters (\u003cem\u003ekanji\u003c\/em\u003e) to write all sorts of documents and manuscripts, ranging from official letters to census records and poetry. It was only during the Heian period (794-1185 CE) that they began to create their very own writing system known today as \u003cem\u003ekana\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe history of ancient Japan is filled with interesting events that involved many influential and legendary figures. However, some of the accounts were also infused with Japanese myths, which might make it difficult for curious readers to distinguish between facts and legends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut you can safely put your concern aside. With this new Enthralling History book, you will discover an array of information and stories of the ancient Japanese, starting from the prehistoric era up until the Heian period, which saw the birth of the first samurai warriors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's just a small fraction of what you'll discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the Jomon period earned its name and the impressive designs of early Japanese pottery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow rice cultivation first arrived in Japan and the transition into a more civilized society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe legendary kingdom of Yamatai and how it rose to power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe unique-looking kofun tombs and legends behind the persons interred within them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVicious wars and assassinations of powerful figures in the imperial court.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteresting myths and the origins of Shinto, an indigenous Japanese religion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flourishing culture and architecture of ancient Japan and the arrival of Buddhism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bloody conflicts between the two earliest samurai clans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScroll up and click the \"add to cart\" button to learn more about ancient Japan!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49415689273648,"sku":"BDgrz9","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/grz9-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773501714","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-grz9","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}