The author reassesses the reasons for Nobunaga's attacks on the Buddhist temples and explores the long-term effects of his activities on the temples and on the relation between Buddhism and the state.
Originally published in 1985.
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Princeton University Press, 1984. Book has a very slight bow to front cover, faint rubbing to brown cloth covers, previous owner's embossed stamp on front endpage. otherwise in very good condition, bright and unmarked pages; some light cosmetic/structural wear but an overall sturdy, attractive copy with clean interiors. Dust jacket has light rubbing to front and back, scuffs to top/bottom edges and corners. in very good condition, now in archival cover. Seller Inventory # 1001642
Book Description Cloth. Condition: Like New. Like new hardback copy in like new dustjacket in protective cover. ix, 441pp 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 016154
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 441 pages. Index. Extensive bibliography. "Provides for the first time in English the full story of the fundamental changes in the relationship of government to organized Buddhism in the Japan of the 1500s." - from dust jacket. Prior owner's name atop front free endpaper otherwise clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Two pieces from publisher laid-in. A high quality copy. Seller Inventory # 454g0718