William Gowland: The Father of Japanese Archaeology
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During his stay in Japan as one of the foreign technicians employed to aid the Westernization and industrialization of Japan, William Gowland (1842-1922) conducted the first truly accurate scientific surveys of burial mounds ( kofun ) of the 3rd-7th centuries, including a number of imperial mausolea. Illustrated with many photographs, mainly taken by himself, this book introduces, describes and evaluates his achievements, now highly regarded by Japanese...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0714124206
ISBN13:9780714124209
Release Date:December 2003
Publisher:British Museum Press
Length:200 Pages
Weight:3.10 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 9.1" x 12.0"
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