Japan (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Farlane, Charles Mac

 
9781332590629: Japan (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explores how Japan met Europe and shaped its world from early contact to modern times.

This nonfiction account surveys Japan’s first encounters with Western traders and missionaries, the rise of Buddhism alongside native beliefs, and the diverse religious and social life that defined the country. It follows the dramatic stories of explorers, interpreters, and traders, and explains how these exchanges influenced daily life, government policy, and cultural exchange across centuries. The work also delves into the practical workings of early Dutch trade in Dejima, including how commerce and governance interacted with local laws and customs.


  • How European arrival changed trade, religion, and daily life in Japan.

  • Insights into Buddhism, local beliefs, and social groups like mendicant communities.

  • Details on trade practices, ship registers, interpreters, and the Dejima factory system.

  • Context for Japan’s evolving relationship with foreign powers and ideas.



Ideal for readers curious about Japan’s early encounters with Europe and the foundations they laid for future interactions with the wider world.

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