The teeth and claws of the Buddha : monastic warriors and sōhei in Japanese history /
Japan's monastic warriors have fared poorly in comparison to the samurai, both in terms of historical reputation and representations in popular culture. Often maligned and criticized for their involvement in politics and other secular matters, they have been seen as figures separate from the la...
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| Format: | eBook Electronic |
| Language: | English |
| Language notes: | In English. |
| Imprint: | Honolulu : University of Hawai'i Press, ©2007. |
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| Online Access: | Click here for full text at JSTOR |