ISBN: 9780243030712 - the far east, vol. 2: an english edition of the kokumin-no-tomo; january 20th, 1897 (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the complex relationship between Japan's engagement with Westernization and modernization from the Meiji Restoration (1868) up until the brink of the Russo-Japanese War (1904) and World War I (1914). The author argues that Japan's transformation during this period was not solely a passive reception of Western ideas and innovations. Rather, the Japanese people actively adapted and reinterpreted Western influences, creating a unique blend of tradition and modernity. The book challenges the traditional view of Japan as a passive recipient of Westernization, revealing how the process involved a dynamic interplay of adoption, adaptation, and resistance. This nuanced analysis contributes to a deeper understanding of Japan's remarkable journey from a feudal society to a modern nation and sets the stage for further exploration of Japan's unique path in the 20th century. 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.…