Hello,
I would recommend a couple books. The first of these
would give you a great look at this time period but
can be a bit of a pain to get a hold of. "The heike
and or Genji Monogatori" (The tales of the heike and
genji.) This book can come in two forms singly
concentrating on each story or as a compilation. The
Heike Monogatori is a fiction work but describes
clothing and court life succesfully during this
period. The genji Monogatori is a "True" account with
some colorful legends thrown in. Both give great
descriptions of the period. (This book was written in
the 1100's)
Next, I could recommend a Osprey Military Book. Part
of the Osprey Elite Series. "The Samurai 200-1500ad
gives great color prints of the time period and
describes the times, history, clothing, tactics, and
people.
Lastly, The Samurai source book can be a great cource
to pick up quick info regarding any time period in
Japanese history in which the word "Samurai or Bushi"
was used.
Also, Michigan States Japanese Studies group has put
out some detailed books regarding this and other
periods in Japanese history. Sometimes concentrating
on particular provinces and or villages.
I hope this could be of some help.
Musashi
--- Yoshitsune Lion <
akodo99@...> wrote:
> Hi, I was hoping someone could tell me the best
> resource available for
> information about 12th century Japan - particulary
> 1160 - 1190. I am looking
> for detailed information about living conditions,
> clothing, formal practices
> - eg rituals etc, food, etc.
> Basically I am looking for what it would have looked
> and felt like during
> that period. So far in all my research I have been
> unable to find a clear
> description/image for this period.
>
> Thankyou
>
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