Collected Works of William George Aston

by William George Aston

William George Aston (1841-1911) was one of the first Europeans to acquire a practical knowledge of the Japanese language, and his innovative grammars were invaluable sources for those who succeeded him. This set also includes works on Japanese history, literature, and religion.

2894 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2001

About the author

William George Aston was a British diplomat, author and scholar-expert in the language and history of Japan and Korea.