Annotated Bibliography
Primary Sources
Ablett, Eric. "Prince Shotoku." Medievalhistoryfacebook. Tangient LLC, n.d. Web. 8 Oct. 2014.
This is an picture of Prince Shotoku. In this picture he is holding an scroll and in rich Japanese clothes. This image looks like he was full of determination and positive energy. We think this picture was easy to analyze.
Patroller, Mario. Shotoku Taishi. Pagehistory.com, 8 Feb. 2014. Web. 21 Oct. 2014.
The image was a terrific source, it showed Prince Shotoku holding a scroll of some type. The picture demonstrated how much poise Shotoku had.I had a lot of observations to write down.
Written in Japanese. "Japan's Recorded History." Written in Japanese, n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2014.
This image informs the viewer of what the Seventeen-Article Constitution consists of. The page was written in Japanese, but was easy to read with an English translator app.
Secondary Sources
Anonymous. "Kids Web Japan." Web of Japan, n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2014. <web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/history/>.
After reading this website article, we acknowledged how Prince Shotoku was a member of the imperial clan, and had exercised political leadership from the end of the sixth century to the beginning of the seventh century. Prince Shotoku a busy man, and he created a positive image for Japan.
Anonymous. "Simply Japan Prince Shotoku." Simply Japan. Weebly, n.d. Web. 25 Sept. 2014.
This website helped us understand how much Prince Shotoku was valued in Japan. We learned that he had built several temples, established the Seventeen Article Constitution, created the twelve official ranks of court, and brought the influence of China to Japan. Prince Shotoku was one very hard working regent. This was one of our favorite sources because of the pretty pictures and the wonderfully organized lay-out.
BBC. Prince Shotoku and the Origins of Buddhism. Youtube, n.d. Web. 2014.
This documentary was amazing, it exposed the facts and data about Prince Shotoku.It really helped me get the feeling of who he is. Prince Shotoku came from a long line of royalty, he was perfectly fit to lead the country.He Introduced the Buddhist ways to Japan.
Cayne, Bernard S. Encyclopedia Americana International Edition. N.p.: Scholastic Library, 2004. Print.
This source was okay, it shares some notes about prince Shotoku. It also showed the background of Buddhism.It was easy to take notes on, but i wish there were more notes on Prince Shotoku.
Collcutt, Martin, Marius B. Jansen, and Isao Kumakura. Cultural Atlas of Japan. New York: Facts on File, 1988. Print.
This source was a little confusing, it kept telling off topic notes. I was able to gather enough information for the paper to be called a ‘’source’’. Although there was little information,the data was rich with facts.
Dennis. "WiseGEEK." WISEgeek. Conjecture Corporation, n.d. Web. 4 Nov. 2014.
This website examines the lasting effects of what can happen when Prince Shotoku leads a country. Prince Shotoku was widely fascinated by Chinese culture, that he had sent scholars to China in order to study Chinese society and its government. Prince Shotoku had introduced Buddhism from China to Japan, which is an regular practice for Japanese people. We found this website very helpful to understand Buddhist culture more.
Hanayama, Shinsho, Litt. D. Prince Shotoku. N.p.: Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai, 1960. Print.
This book offers a closer look at all of Prince Shotoku’s achievements. He opening schools for the poorer children, paid closer given attendance to the sick and the orphans, and extended protection of wild animals. We found this source to be significant in many ways.
Japan: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. Tokyo: Kodansha, 1993. Print.
Source number two was fantastic, it was simple but had important dates organized. The details showed how Prince Shotoku issued an imperial edict calling for the promotion of Buddhism. Since Buddhism was coming in place he directed building temples.
Knight, Judson. "Prince Shotoku." Middle Ages Reference Library. Vol. 23. N.p.: n.p., 2001. Print.
According to this encyclopedia, Prince Shotoku can rightfully be called “the father of his country.” This encyclopedia had great information but not as much as an wished it could have been.
Nardo, Don. Traditional Japan. N.p.: Lucent,1995. Print
This source really focused on the government, Shotoku was trying to build.It was a really good source and was really easy for me too take notes on.He united his country under imperial control.
Nakamure, Hajime. N.p.: Kegan Paul Limited, 2002. Print.
This book focuses on how Prince Shotoku’s actions changed Japan. He was always too modest. He never stepped up to position of emperor himself after his aunt died. This source was valuable because it should how he influenced people in his nation.
Nakamura, Hajime. Shōtoku Taishi. Tōkyō: Shunjūsha, 1998. Print.
This source was full of quotes and facts that it was hard to write everything down. Most of the information was about the family background of Prince Shotoku. He became regent for his aunt Empress Suiko.
Prince Shotoku and the Origins of Buddhism in Japan. Dir. James K. Powell. Prince Shotoku.
YouTube, 20 July 2008. Web. 17 Sept. 2014
This documentary was important to us because it tells us what people thought of Prince Shotoku. Unlike some other famous rulers, he maintain peace with people who did not follow his own views. This video showed us pictures of his great government and culture strategies.
Schomp, Virginia. Japan in the Days of the Samuri. Benchmark Books, 2002. Web. 4 Nov. 2014.
This book really helped me understand the way Prince Shotoku constructed and ornamented the temples of Buddhism. Unlike other rulers, Prince Shotoku,also, made reasonable laws for people to follow.
Shizuka, Saeki. "Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area." Look Japan2004: n. pag. Print.
From this book we learned about all of Prince Shotoku’s intentions of all of his actions. When he created the Seventeen Article Constitution, his thought process behind this was to a stronger country. We found this source quite confusing, but it had great information.
Somerville, Barbara A. Japan:Enchantment of the World. N.p.: Scholastic/Children's, 2014. Print.
This book is important because it tells us what Japan's first written law was. “Harmony among the people and following Buddhist ideals.” Shotoku believed in punishing evil and rewarding good; he encouraged Japanese people to not be jealous of other.
Tames, Richard. Exploration into Japan. N.p.: New Discovery, 1995. Print.
This book section was more about ranking and population, it was easy to understand.Peasants were to pay taxes in rice or cloth or building projects or serving as soldiers. A “cenus” of population was carried out in 670 A.D.to see how many tax payers there were.
Pictures
"Kondo Temple." N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2015.
"Prince Shotoku Statue." N.p., n.d. Web.
"Prince Shotoku Money." N.p., n.d. Web.
"Painting of Prince Shotoku." N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2015.
"Prince Shotoku and Family." N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2015.
"Prince Shotoku's Grave." N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2015.
"The Attack." N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2015.
"Prince Shotoku Sketch." 2001. Japan.
"Prince Shotoku's Statue." N.d. Araiyakushi.
Ablett, Eric. "Prince Shotoku." Medievalhistoryfacebook. Tangient LLC, n.d. Web. 8 Oct. 2014.
This is an picture of Prince Shotoku. In this picture he is holding an scroll and in rich Japanese clothes. This image looks like he was full of determination and positive energy. We think this picture was easy to analyze.
Patroller, Mario. Shotoku Taishi. Pagehistory.com, 8 Feb. 2014. Web. 21 Oct. 2014.
The image was a terrific source, it showed Prince Shotoku holding a scroll of some type. The picture demonstrated how much poise Shotoku had.I had a lot of observations to write down.
Written in Japanese. "Japan's Recorded History." Written in Japanese, n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2014.
This image informs the viewer of what the Seventeen-Article Constitution consists of. The page was written in Japanese, but was easy to read with an English translator app.
Secondary Sources
Anonymous. "Kids Web Japan." Web of Japan, n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2014. <web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/history/>.
After reading this website article, we acknowledged how Prince Shotoku was a member of the imperial clan, and had exercised political leadership from the end of the sixth century to the beginning of the seventh century. Prince Shotoku a busy man, and he created a positive image for Japan.
Anonymous. "Simply Japan Prince Shotoku." Simply Japan. Weebly, n.d. Web. 25 Sept. 2014.
This website helped us understand how much Prince Shotoku was valued in Japan. We learned that he had built several temples, established the Seventeen Article Constitution, created the twelve official ranks of court, and brought the influence of China to Japan. Prince Shotoku was one very hard working regent. This was one of our favorite sources because of the pretty pictures and the wonderfully organized lay-out.
BBC. Prince Shotoku and the Origins of Buddhism. Youtube, n.d. Web. 2014.
This documentary was amazing, it exposed the facts and data about Prince Shotoku.It really helped me get the feeling of who he is. Prince Shotoku came from a long line of royalty, he was perfectly fit to lead the country.He Introduced the Buddhist ways to Japan.
Cayne, Bernard S. Encyclopedia Americana International Edition. N.p.: Scholastic Library, 2004. Print.
This source was okay, it shares some notes about prince Shotoku. It also showed the background of Buddhism.It was easy to take notes on, but i wish there were more notes on Prince Shotoku.
Collcutt, Martin, Marius B. Jansen, and Isao Kumakura. Cultural Atlas of Japan. New York: Facts on File, 1988. Print.
This source was a little confusing, it kept telling off topic notes. I was able to gather enough information for the paper to be called a ‘’source’’. Although there was little information,the data was rich with facts.
Dennis. "WiseGEEK." WISEgeek. Conjecture Corporation, n.d. Web. 4 Nov. 2014.
This website examines the lasting effects of what can happen when Prince Shotoku leads a country. Prince Shotoku was widely fascinated by Chinese culture, that he had sent scholars to China in order to study Chinese society and its government. Prince Shotoku had introduced Buddhism from China to Japan, which is an regular practice for Japanese people. We found this website very helpful to understand Buddhist culture more.
Hanayama, Shinsho, Litt. D. Prince Shotoku. N.p.: Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai, 1960. Print.
This book offers a closer look at all of Prince Shotoku’s achievements. He opening schools for the poorer children, paid closer given attendance to the sick and the orphans, and extended protection of wild animals. We found this source to be significant in many ways.
Japan: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. Tokyo: Kodansha, 1993. Print.
Source number two was fantastic, it was simple but had important dates organized. The details showed how Prince Shotoku issued an imperial edict calling for the promotion of Buddhism. Since Buddhism was coming in place he directed building temples.
Knight, Judson. "Prince Shotoku." Middle Ages Reference Library. Vol. 23. N.p.: n.p., 2001. Print.
According to this encyclopedia, Prince Shotoku can rightfully be called “the father of his country.” This encyclopedia had great information but not as much as an wished it could have been.
Nardo, Don. Traditional Japan. N.p.: Lucent,1995. Print
This source really focused on the government, Shotoku was trying to build.It was a really good source and was really easy for me too take notes on.He united his country under imperial control.
Nakamure, Hajime. N.p.: Kegan Paul Limited, 2002. Print.
This book focuses on how Prince Shotoku’s actions changed Japan. He was always too modest. He never stepped up to position of emperor himself after his aunt died. This source was valuable because it should how he influenced people in his nation.
Nakamura, Hajime. Shōtoku Taishi. Tōkyō: Shunjūsha, 1998. Print.
This source was full of quotes and facts that it was hard to write everything down. Most of the information was about the family background of Prince Shotoku. He became regent for his aunt Empress Suiko.
Prince Shotoku and the Origins of Buddhism in Japan. Dir. James K. Powell. Prince Shotoku.
YouTube, 20 July 2008. Web. 17 Sept. 2014
This documentary was important to us because it tells us what people thought of Prince Shotoku. Unlike some other famous rulers, he maintain peace with people who did not follow his own views. This video showed us pictures of his great government and culture strategies.
Schomp, Virginia. Japan in the Days of the Samuri. Benchmark Books, 2002. Web. 4 Nov. 2014.
This book really helped me understand the way Prince Shotoku constructed and ornamented the temples of Buddhism. Unlike other rulers, Prince Shotoku,also, made reasonable laws for people to follow.
Shizuka, Saeki. "Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area." Look Japan2004: n. pag. Print.
From this book we learned about all of Prince Shotoku’s intentions of all of his actions. When he created the Seventeen Article Constitution, his thought process behind this was to a stronger country. We found this source quite confusing, but it had great information.
Somerville, Barbara A. Japan:Enchantment of the World. N.p.: Scholastic/Children's, 2014. Print.
This book is important because it tells us what Japan's first written law was. “Harmony among the people and following Buddhist ideals.” Shotoku believed in punishing evil and rewarding good; he encouraged Japanese people to not be jealous of other.
Tames, Richard. Exploration into Japan. N.p.: New Discovery, 1995. Print.
This book section was more about ranking and population, it was easy to understand.Peasants were to pay taxes in rice or cloth or building projects or serving as soldiers. A “cenus” of population was carried out in 670 A.D.to see how many tax payers there were.
Pictures
"Kondo Temple." N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2015.
"Prince Shotoku Statue." N.p., n.d. Web.
"Prince Shotoku Money." N.p., n.d. Web.
"Painting of Prince Shotoku." N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2015.
"Prince Shotoku and Family." N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2015.
"Prince Shotoku's Grave." N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2015.
"The Attack." N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2015.
"Prince Shotoku Sketch." 2001. Japan.
"Prince Shotoku's Statue." N.d. Araiyakushi.