Yaeyama History Reader

A perfect introductory book for those interested in Yaeyama history

Divided into periods of prehistoric, heroic, early modern, modern and contemporary, war, and postwar, a total of 13 selected authors from each field interpret the history of Yaeyama through 43 themes. History is told from various themes and angles, such as the origins of culture, the Oyake Akahachi Rebellion, poll tax, war malaria, and literary revival, allowing readers to start reading from the period or theme that interests them. In addition to pages of explanations for each period, the book also includes "Notes," "A Brief Chronology of Yaeyama History," and "Index of People and Place Names" at the end of the book.

Author: Ryusuke Nakata Specifications: B6 size, soft cover, 312 pages Publisher: Nanzansha