Report, Duus: Feudalism In Japan

Duus, Feudalism in Japan


Feudalism in Japan is a book that covers a wide variety of aspects regarding history and ideals while maintaining a sense of caution when approaching certain terms. Feudalism is one of these terms that many historians, like Duus, avoid. Throughout the book, Duus explores the possibilities and theories behind reasons that led Japan to the feudal history that it has as well as giving ample explanations for what feudalism is.
Feudalism is a vague term that can take on several different meanings leading to some confusion in different cultures. This term can also direct either a positive or negative influence on a society. For example, Duus points out that the term Feudalism began as a description for land tenures and laws and such, but eventually lead to a more emotional term describing the bad times when war was upon a nation. This broad evolution of the term signifies that such a term can be taken to many different levels.
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