Denmark 1999. For 1300 years, the 125 sites of the Japanese Ise Shrine have been erected and then destroyed, every 20 years. Ise is the first book to place these Shinto temples in the multiple contexts of history, religion, and contemporary architecture. 14 chapters describe various aspects of the Shinto religion, the history, the priceless treasures and architecture of the Ise Shrines. A unique example of an ancient, pure form of architecture, still used today. , English, Year1999, Illust. B/W48, Illust. Color410, ISBN 8798510339, Code 3928. An extensive 32 paged Chronology appends this book, covering the building and rebuilding of the Ise Shrines, as well as all other relevant architectural, cultural, and political events from the year 600 to 1999. . Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Pages 144, Size 10”x 9 1/2” ISBN 8798510339 9788798510338 [US]