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Japan And The United States: 1853-1921

Japan And The United States: 1853-1921

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral PoetryJapanese History

ISBN10: 1432657097
ISBN13: 9781432657093
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Japan and the United States: 1853-1921 is a comprehensive historical account of the relationship between Japan and the United States during the period of 1853 to 1921. Written by Payson Jackson Treat, this book explores the complex political, economic, and cultural interactions between these two nations during a time of significant change and development.The book begins with the arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry's fleet in Japan in 1853, which marked the beginning of Japan's opening to the West. It then traces the subsequent diplomatic negotiations between Japan and the United States, including the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa in 1854, which established diplomatic relations between the two countries.The book also examines the impact of the Meiji Restoration in Japan, which saw the country undergo rapid modernization and industrialization, and the subsequent rise of Japanese imperialism in Asia. It explores the tensions between Japan and the United States during this period, including the annexation of Hawaii by the United States and the Russo-Japanese War.Throughout the book, Treat provides a detailed analysis of the economic and cultural exchanges between Japan and the United States, including the growth of trade and the influence of Japanese art and culture on American society.Overall, Japan and the United States: 1853-1921 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Japan-US relations and the broader history of East Asia and the United States.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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