Modernity and preservation in Casa Forte: The dialogue between the frontier of the new and the protection of the ancient

This study reveals the profound impact of castle cities, particularly Himeji-jo and Edo, on Japan's transformation during the late sixteenth century. These urban centers, beyond their military significance, served as catalysts for cultural evolution and political reform, shifting power from Kyoto to emerging cities. Himeji-jo, with its innovative defense structures, and Edo, as the new capital of the shogunate, exemplified this shift, fostering new ways of thinking and cultural forms that laid the foundation for Japan's peaceful modernization under a unified rule. The research analyzes how these urban developments contributed to the country's transition from a warring state to a culturally advanced nation.

Fonseca, T., Fonseca, A., & da Silva, F. M. (2018). Modernity and preservation in Casa Forte: The dialogue between the frontier of the new and the protection of the ancient. Modernity, Frontiers and Revolutions, 125–131. https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429399831-21