Conjuring Up Prehistory: Landscape and the Archaic in Japanese Nationalism

Delve into the intricate relationship between archaeology and nationalism in Conjuring Up Prehistory: Landscape and the Archaic in Japanese Nationalism by Mark J. Hudson. Published by Archaeopress in 2021, this insightful paperback spans 90 pages, offering a compelling exploration of how the landscapes of the archaic have been utilized in the formation of Japanese national identity since the early twentieth century. Hudson meticulously examines the influential writings of cultural historian Tetsuro Watsuji, philosopher Takeshi Umehara, and environmental archaeologist Yoshinori Yasuda, shedding light on their roles in shaping contemporary views of Japan's past. This book is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of archaeology, culture, and nationalism. Discover how the past continues to resonate in Japan's national narrative and the implications it holds for understanding identity today.