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New Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun: Its Annals During the Past Twenty Years, Recording the Remarkable Progress of the Japanese in Western Civilization (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Discover how Japan moved from isolation to modern power, seen through twenty years of bold change.
New Japan presents a focused, accessible portrait of Japan’s rapid transformation during the mid-19th century. Drawing on contemporary events and firsthand accounts, it traces the opening of ports, treaty diplomacy, and the push toward reform that reshaped the nation’s government, society, and economy.
This edition highlights the turning points that connected Japan with the Western world, including the arrival of Commodore Perry, the debates among daimios and the Shogun, and the beginnings of a schooling and modernization drive. It weaves together political strategy, military preparation, and cultural shifts to explain how Japan set a course toward centralization, central governance, and increased international engagement.What you’ll experience
- A clear overview of early contacts with Western powers and the opening of trade ports
- Insight into the rivalries between the Shogun’s government and regional daimyos
- Details on reforms, foreign education, and the start of a modernized state
- Context for Japan’s rapid change and how it influenced subsequent years
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating look at a pivotal moment in Japanese history, when the once-isolated nation was forced to confront the outside world. The story unfolds as the author takes us back to the mid-19th century, a time when Japan was closed off from foreign contact by a strict policy of isolation, a stance enforced by a powerful and secretive government. The narrative centers on the arrival of Commodore Perry's American naval expedition, a turning point in Japan's history. We witness the strategic maneuvers of the American squadron, the tense negotiations between American diplomats and the Japanese government, and the eventual signing of a landmark treaty that opened Japan to trade with the West. The book also delves into the cultural and political undercurrents of the time, exploring the Japanese society's deeply rooted traditions and the challenges of adapting to Western influence. The author paints a vivid picture of this period of dramatic change, highlighting the clash of civilizations and the profound impact of foreign interaction on Japanese society. The book offers a unique perspective on the development of modern Japan, illuminating the complex interplay of tradition and progress that shaped its journey to become a global power. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282601454_0
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