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The Arithmetic of the Edo Period in Japan


Tosei-Jingoki(当世塵劫記) was published by Mr. Yasuaki Aida in 1784 in Edo period (1603-1867).
He is writing, "Child's play" by the preface of this book. Therefore, the content of this book is rudimentary arithmetic intended for the populace at large.
Moreover, the theme is taken up from among familiar Japanese syllabary life of the people at that time.
Therefore, it is possible to catch a glimpse of the appearance of politics, economy to say nothing of the life of the people in Edo period, and the culture.
I translated the cultural heritage into English and decided electronic reproducing them to introduce all over the world.

本書は中村信弥著『江戸時代の算術』の後半にある,会田安明の『当世塵劫記』を中村氏自身が電子出版用に英訳されたものである.

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