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In The Mikado's Service: A Story Of Two Battle Summers In China (1901)

In The Mikado's Service: A Story Of Two Battle Summers In China (1901)

Griffis, William Elliot
Stecher, William F.

Hardcover

Political BiographiesFiction AnthologiesVietnam War

ISBN10: 1120251249
ISBN13: 9781120251244
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 380
Weight: 1.60
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In The Mikado's Service: A Story Of Two Battle Summers In China is a historical book written by William Elliot Griffis, first published in 1901. The book is based on the author's personal experiences during the Boxer Rebellion in China, where he served as a teacher and interpreter for the Japanese army. The book provides a detailed account of the events that took place during the rebellion, including the siege of the legations in Beijing and the battles fought by the Japanese and other foreign forces against the Boxers and the Chinese army. The author also provides insights into the political and social conditions in China at the time, as well as the cultural differences between the Japanese and the Chinese.Throughout the book, Griffis shares his personal observations and experiences, including his interactions with the Japanese soldiers and officers, as well as his encounters with Chinese civilians and officials. He also provides a vivid description of the landscapes and cities he visited during his time in China.In The Mikado's Service: A Story Of Two Battle Summers In China is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Boxer Rebellion and the role of Japan in the conflict. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of China and Japan in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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