9780231123419
Emperor of Japan: Meiji and His World, 1852-1912
Donald Keene
ISBN 13: 9780231123419
Publisher: Columbia Univ Pr
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Softcover
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"[Keene's] special gifts are on display in THE EMPEROR OF JAPAN, which approaches Meiji's life by interweaving two separate but related narratives....The result is a biography that serves as political history. The appeal of this work lies in the skill with which these two narratives are tied together. Although Keene's interpretation of the period does not depart radically from standard histories, he constantly puts Meiji's life in a rich context, and his account is informed by a literary sensibility that lets us see major events in a new light. Keene maintains a critical balance between his role as a historian and his intimate engagement with his subject. His book is a history that revels in detail but remains accessible, leading us through the complex intricacies of court life, political intrigue and international affairs."
Dennis Washburn, New York Times Book Review, 08/18/2002
Review:"Keene does a heroic job of painting a personal picture of the Meiji Emperor, which is an impossible task."
Ian Buruma, New York Review of Books, 11/21/2002
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Book Description: Columbia University Press, United States, 2005. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 235 x 155 mm. Brand New Book with Free Worldwide Delivery. When Emperor Meiji began his rule, in 1867, Japan was a splintered empire, dominated by the shogun and the daimyos, who ruled over the country's more than 250 decentralized domains and who were, in the main, cut off from the outside world, staunchly antiforeign, and committed to the traditions of the past. Before long, the shogun surrendered to the emperor, a new constitution was adopted, and Japan emerged as a modern, industrialized state. Despite the length of his reign, little has been written about the strangely obscured figure of Meiji himself, the first emperor ever to meet a European. Most historians discuss the period that takes his name while barely mentioning the man, assuming that he had no real involvement in affairs of state. Even Japanese who believe Meiji to have been their nation's greatest ruler may have trouble recalling a single personal accomplishment that might account for such a glorious reputation. Renowned Japan scholar Donald Keene sifts the available evidence to present a rich portrait not only of Meiji but also of rapid and sometimes violent change during this pivotal period in Japan's history.In this vivid and engrossing biography, we move with the emperor through his early, traditional education; join in the formal processions that acquainted the young emperor with his country and its people; observe his behavior in court, his marriage, and his relationships with various consorts; and follow his maturation into a "Confucian" sovereign dedicated to simplicity, frugality, and hard work. Later, during Japan's wars with China and Russia, we witness Meiji's struggle to reconcile his personal commitment to peace and his nation's increasingly militarized experience of modernization. Emperor of Japan conveys in sparkling prose the complexity of the man and offers an unrivaled portrait of Japan in a period of unique interest. Bookseller Inventory # AAH9780231123419 Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question |
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