What books are useful for understanding feudalism in the Sengoku period in Japan, 1467-1568, and how the political system had been changed/restored by the end of the period? (And beyond to 1615, if needed to understand how the political system of Japan changed).

by OddballMarko

I've taken interest in the topic - and Japanese history in general - recently, and was wondering what books would be useful to understand the situation. I have searched Amazon already, but the only book that seems to be entirely relevant that I could find was War In Japan 1467-1615 by Stephen Turnbull (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1841764809/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE).

Are there any historians here who can point me in the right direction?

jmpkiller000

I'm not a historian, but Japan Emerging, edited by Karl Friday, is a great book for all things Japanese. Nearly all periods are covered and all aspects of the period are covered.