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Tokyo before Tokyo : power and magic in the Shogun's city of Edo
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Tokyo before Tokyo : power and magic in the Shogun's city of Edo

by Timon Screech

This illustrated volume examines the history of Edo from 1590 to 1868. Drawing on contemporary sources and prints, it documents the city's evolution into the modern capital of Tokyo, featuring key sites such as the shogun's castle, Buddhist temples, and theatres.

Accession 28433 ISBN 9781789142334 Publisher —
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