中世の古文書入門　新装版 | Introduction to Medieval Ancient Documents: Fun Changes with Perspective! (New Edition)

Title: 中世の古文書入門　新装版 読めなくても大丈夫！
Authors: 小島道裕 著
Pages: 128P
Published At: January, 2025
Description:
Don't worry if you can't read cursive script! By focusing on the function and form of historical documents, you can glimpse the inner thoughts of figures like Minamoto no Yoritomo and Oda Nobunaga—a visual guide to ancient documents that's fun to explore!

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