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21H.154 Inventing the Samurai
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Undergrad (Spring) HASS Humanities
(Subject meets with 21G.554)
Prereq: None
Units: 3-0-9
Lecture: TR9.30-11 (26-168)
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Explores the historical origins of the Japanese warrior class as well as its reinvention throughout the archipelago's history. Special focus on the pre-modern era (200-1600 CE). Highlights key historical contexts including the rise of the imperial court, interactions with the broader world, and the establishment of a warrior-dominated state. Also considers the modern imaginations and uses of the warrior figure.
H. Nagahara
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