japanese architecture a short history
a. l. sadlers invaluable study of japanese architecture first appeared in 1941 . considered a classic in its field unequaled in clarity and insight japanese architecture a short history is a lucid and uncomplicated introduction to this important aspect of japanese culture . beginning with the earliest evidences from prehistory and ending with the edo period when japan attained stature as a modern state japanese architecture is as relevant today as it was in 1941 .