{"title":"Angus Lockyer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngus Lockyer\u003c\/strong\u003e delves into the rich tapestry of history with a particular emphasis on Japan’s past. His works offer readers a carefully researched exploration of military strategies, cultural shifts, and pivotal moments that have shaped the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on detailed narrative and insightful analysis, Lockyer’s books appeal to enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e, delivering a vivid understanding of Japan’s complex heritage and its impact on the wider world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japan-by-angus-lockyer-9780500481196","title":"Japan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA history of the Japanese archipelago through its material artefacts over fifteen millennia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis spirited visual account of life in the Japanese archipelago spans over 15,000 years, revealing the stories behind an intriguing selection of objects from the British Museum Collection. It explores the history of the region through artefacts, from the lengthy prehistoric record, through the rise of Buddhism and a military elite in Japan's classical and medieval periods, to the economic and cultural developments of the early modern and modern eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAncient flame pots and jewellery, textiles and armour, folding screens and contemporary manga provide glimpses of the lives of farmers and merchants, medieval warriors and modern women. A wide range of ceramics and sculpture, metalwork and lacquerware, paintings, prints and textiles provides a rich and compelling portrait of a society and culture that occupies a special place in the imagination of its citizens and visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773083238636,"sku":"9780500481196","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500481196-japan.jpg?v=1782179903"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/angus-lockyer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}