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The Mikado's Empire. Book I. History of Japan, from 660 B.C. to 1872 A.D. Book II. Personal Experiences, Observations, and Studies in Japan, 1870-1874

The Mikado's Empire. Book I. History of Japan, from 660 B.C. to 1872 A.D. Book II. Personal Experiences, Observations, and Studies in Japan, 1870-1874

William Elliot Griffis

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Travel WritingGeneral World HistoryJapanese History

ISBN10: 9353603404
ISBN13: 9789353603403
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 30 2019
Pages: 644
Weight: 1.78
Height: 1.42 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
An American scholar entered Meiji Japan just as a samurai realm was turning into a modern state. Modern Japan was being born. In The Mikado's Empire, William Elliot Griffis unites a classic Japanese history book with a vivid nineteenth-century travel memoir. Book I sweeps from legendary beginnings through shogunates and samurai era society to the convulsions of the Meiji Restoration, tracing key rulers, beliefs and foreign encounters that reshaped the islands. Clear, energetic prose and careful observation make complex 19th century Japan history accessible both to new readers and to serious students of Meiji Restoration history Japan, while retaining a sense of awe at the culture's depth and resilience. Book II turns to the author's own personal experiences, observations and studies in Japan between 1870 and 1874, a historical travel narrative Japan seen through Western perspectives on Japan at the very moment of rapid change. His portraits of cities, countryside, institutions and everyday lives form a rich primary source Meiji Japan, invaluable for Japan history students, for Asian studies researchers and for general readers and fans of Isabella Bird alike. Long regarded as an early, influential account of 19th century Japan history, this complete Mikado's Empire edition speaks both to casual travellers in spirit and to classic-literature collectors. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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