Engelbert Kaempfer published 2 non-fiction books. The best-known is The History of Japan, Giving an Account of the Ancient and Present State and Government of That Empire.
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The History of Japan, Giving an Account of the Ancient and Present State and Government of That Empire
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The History of Japan (1727)
The History of Japan, Giving an Account of the Ancient and Present State and Government of That Empire (1727)
About Engelbert Kaempfer
Engelbert Kaempfer was a German naturalist, physician, explorer, and writer known for his tour of Russia, Persia, India, Siam and Japan between 1683 and 1693.
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- How many books has Engelbert Kaempfer written?
- Engelbert Kaempfer published 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
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- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The History of Japan, Giving an Account of the Ancient and Present State and Government of That Empire.
- What is Engelbert Kaempfer's most famous book?
- The History of Japan, Giving an Account of the Ancient and Present State and Government of That Empire is Engelbert Kaempfer's most widely read book.
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