From isolation to a modern power: a concise, readable guide to Japan’s dramatic opening and reform
This book frames the half-century that transformed Japan from a secluded realm into a leading modern nation. It shows how foreign pressure, internal politics, and bold policy shifts reshaped the country from 1853 onward, with a focus on the period leading up to 1871.
Two clear goals guide the narrative: explain why Japan opened to the world and how the Shogunate gave way to a new era. It traces the shift from dual government to a centralized path toward reform, highlighting key treaties, crises, and turning points that moved the nation toward modernization.
- How geography and climate influenced Japan’s early position and policy
- The role of foreign treaties and pressure in shaping domestic choices
- The rise and fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the Emperor’s changing power
- Notable events and agreements, including early treaties and the move to open ports
Ideal for readers of modern Asian history or anyone seeking a clear overview of Japan’s transition from isolation to reform.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the transition period between the Shogunate and the end of Japan's feudal period. The author sheds light on the events that led to the signing of the first treaty with a foreign power in 1853 and the subsequent treaties that reshaped Japan's position on the world stage. The book delves into the country's foreign relations, domestic affairs, and analyses the impact of these treaties on Japan's journey towards modernisation. The insights provided in this book are crucial for understanding the forces that shaped the nation and its transformation into the influential global power it is today. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330463109_0
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