Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire (PBS)
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Enrichment Resource
Go back in time and meet some of the characters who populated Edo and traveled the Tokaido Road – daimyo, farmers, merchants, samurai, artisans, merchants, and many more at Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire. A timeline traces Japanese history from the 16th through the 19th centuries, and a glossary, classroom guide, and collections of primary source excerpts contribute to this interesting and informative site. The site is enhanced throughout with beautiful contemporary artwork, making it an enjoyable companion to study of the rise of the warrior class in Japan.
