The Community Inherits Itself : Genealogy, Inheritance, and Social Structure in Early Modern England and Japan

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the roles of genealogy and inheritance within social structures in England and Japan during the early modern period.
• Analysis of historical texts and genealogical records
• Comparison of social structures in England and Japan
• Investigation of cultural implications of inheritance practices
• Identified similarities in community inheritance patterns between the two cultures
• Revealed how genealogy influenced social hierarchy
• Demonstrated the importance of familial ties in community structures