Rikkokushi Books in Order
series of six historical books written from 720 to 901
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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901 · Fujiwara no Tokihira
A 901 book by Fujiwara no Tokihira and Sugawara no Michizane about Japanese history. Nihon Sandai Jitsuroku, abbreviated Sandai Jitsuroku, is an…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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841 · Fujiwara no Otsugu
Nihon Kōki is an officially commissioned Japanese history text completed in 840, making it the third volume in the Six National Histories. It covers…
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879 · Mototsune Fujiwara
Nihon Montoku Tenno Jitsuroku, abbreviated Montoku Jitsuroku, is an officially commissioned Japanese history text completed in 879 by Fujiwara no…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Toneri-shinnō
The Nihon Shoki, also known as the Nihongi, is the second-oldest book of classical Japanese history. It is more detailed than the Kojiki, the oldest…
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Year unknown · Fujiwara no Tsuginawa
The Shoku Nihongi is an imperially-commissioned Japanese history text completed in 797. It is the second of the Six National Histories, following the…
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869 · Fujiwara no Yoshifusa
Shoku Nihon Kōki is an officially commissioned Japanese history text, completed in 869 and the fourth volume in the Six National Histories. It covers…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Rikkokushi books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Nihon Sandai Jitsuroku”. Start with “Nihon Sandai Jitsuroku.”
How many books are in the Rikkokushi series?
We list 6 books , published between 841–901.
Where can I buy the Rikkokushi books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.