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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 conducted the first truly accurate scientific surveys of burial mounds 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 archaeologists, and considers the fruits of his work. Dual language text: English and Japanese.

Language: English

Pages: 200

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: British Museum Press

Release: December 11, 2003

ISBN: 0714124206

ISBN 13: 9780714124209

William Gowland: The Father of Japanese Archaeology

5/5 ( ratings)

During his stay in Japan as one of the foreign technicians employed to aid the Westernization and industrialization of Japan, William Gowland conducted the first truly accurate scientific surveys of burial mounds 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 archaeologists, and considers the fruits of his work. Dual language text: English and Japanese.

Language: English

Pages: 200

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: British Museum Press

Release: December 11, 2003

ISBN: 0714124206

ISBN 13: 9780714124209

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