OKINAWAN STUDIES – ABOUT HISTORIOGRAPHY ISSUES
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The article examines different approaches for Okinawan studies researches within historical outlook. Main trends of researches are analyzed and major aspects of Okinawan studies subject are defined within the logic of the article.
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Historiography Issues, Okinawan Studies
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