A. L. SadlerAEs 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.