Skip to Main Content

Humanities: Year Eight - Shogun Japan

Recommended databases

Britannica and World Book Encyclopedia are fantastic resources with which to begin your research. Log on with the GenConnect password and type your keyword into the search box to access articles, images and websites related to your topic. 

Weblinks collects quality websites that are selected by educators to help support learners with their research. Type your keyword into the search box to access relevant, quality websites relating to your topic. 

Books in the d'Houet Library

Books on this topic can be found in the History Room at the general number for Japanese history 952.

CiteMaker - Citation Tool

College Bibliography Guide & Research Organiser

          

 

Topic 1: Geography

Click on the image above to view a brief overview of the country of Japan from the BBC News.

Topic 2: Samurai

Click on the image above to visit a webpage about the Samurai from History.com

Topic 3: Tokugawa period

Click on the image above to read about the Tokugawa Period on History.com

Topic 4: Shinto and other religions

Click on the image above to read about the history and traditions of the Shinto religion.

Topic 5: changes to houses and gardens

Topic 6: culture and arts

Click on the image above to visit a webpage providing a brief overview of various Japanese artisitc forms. 

Topic 7: Meiji Emperor

Click on the image above to visit a website about the Meiji Emperor.

Topic 8: the role of women

Click on the image above to visit the website - Tomoe Gozen: badass women in Japanese history