Shoku Nihongi facts for kids
Shoku Nihongi (続日本紀) is an old history book from Japan. It was finished in the year 797.
This book is the second in a series called Rikkokushi, which means "Six National Histories." It was written after the Nihon Shoki and before the Nihon Kōki.
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What is Shoku Nihongi?
Shoku Nihongi is a very important book. It helps us learn about Japan's past, especially during the Nara period. This was a time when Japan's capital city was Nara.
Who Wrote It?
The main person in charge of writing Shoku Nihongi was a scholar named Sugeno Mamichi. Many people worked together to create this detailed history.
What Does It Cover?
The book tells the story of 95 years of Japanese history. It starts in 697, when Emperor Mommu began his rule. It ends in 791, during the tenth year of Emperor Kammu's rule. The book describes the lives and events during the reigns of nine different emperors.
Where Can You Find More Information?
- Sakamoto, Tarō. (1991). The Six National Histories of Japan (translated by John S. Brownlee). Tokyo: University of Tokyo Press.
- Waseda University Library, Shoku Nihongi manuscript (This is a copy of the original book.)
