OKAGAMI, the Great Mirror: Fujiwara Michinaga (966-1027) and His Times : Fujiwara Michinaga (966-1027) and His Times

Presented here in a new and complete translation is the Japanese classic Okagami, an historical talc that mirrors a man's life and the times in which he lived. Dating from the late eleventh or early twelfth century, it focuses on Fujiwara Michinaga, the leading political figure in the great family that dominated the court during most of the Helan period. Originally published in 1980. The **Princeton Legacy Library** uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Presented here in a new and complete translation is the Japanese classic Okagami, an historical talc that mirrors a man's life and the times in which he lived. Dating from the late eleventh or early twelfth century, it focuses on Fujiwara Michinaga, the leading political figure in the great family that dominated the court during most of the Helan period. Originally published in 1980. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These paperback editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Contents Translator's Preface Introduction Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Appendix A. Persons and Places Mentioned in the Text Appendix B. Translations from Other Ōkagami Textual Lines Appendix C. Chronology of the Ōkagami Period Appendix D. The Fujiwara Role in Japanese Court History from Kamatari to Michinaga Figure 1. Heiankyō Figure 2. The Greater Imperial Palace (Daidairi) Figure 3. The Imperial Residential Compound (Dairi) Figure 4. The Emperor's Residence (Seiryōden) List of Works Cited Index