Nihon kōki facts for kids
Nihon Kōki (Nihon kōki (日本後紀)) is an important old book about the history of Japan. It was completed in the year 843. This book is the third in a special collection of six official history books called the Rikkokushi (which means "Six National Histories"). It was written after two other famous history books, the Nihon Shoki and the Shoku Nihongi.
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What is the Nihon Kōki?
The Nihon Kōki is like a detailed diary of Japan's past. It tells us about 135 years of history, starting from the year 697 when Emperor Mommu began his rule. It continues all the way to the year 832, which was the ninth year of Emperor Juna's time as emperor. In total, this book covers the lives and events during the reigns of twelve different emperors.
Who Wrote This History Book?
A team of important people worked together to create the Nihon Kōki. The main writers and editors included Fujiwara no Otsugu, Fujiwara no Yoshino, Fujiwara no Yoshifusa, Minamoto no Tokiwa, Asa no Katori, and Yamada no Furutsugu. These historians and scholars carefully put together the information to create this valuable record.
Why is Nihon Kōki Important?
The Nihon Kōki is a very important source for learning about Japan's past. It gives us a lot of information about two key periods in Japanese history: the Nara period and the Heian period. These periods were times of big changes and developments in Japan, including the growth of cities, new forms of government, and the spread of culture. Without books like the Nihon Kōki, we would know much less about what happened in Japan during these ancient times.
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In Spanish: Nihon Kōki para niños
