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The Gates of Power

- Monks, Courtiers, and Warriors in Premodern Japan

About The Gates of Power

An examination of the political influences of temples in pre-modern Japan. It uses a range of sources to argue that religious protest was a symptom of political factionalism and capital rather than its cause. The analysis brings together the spheres of art, religion, ideas and politics.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780824823344
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 472
  • Published:
  • June 30, 2000
  • Dimensions:
  • 229x152x27 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 686 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 15, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of The Gates of Power

An examination of the political influences of temples in pre-modern Japan. It uses a range of sources to argue that religious protest was a symptom of political factionalism and capital rather than its cause. The analysis brings together the spheres of art, religion, ideas and politics.

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