Routledge Britain, Japan and China, 1876-1895 - Routledge History

Explore a new perspective on East Asian international relations during a transformative era. This scholarly work from Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Asia challenges long-held views regarding the Anglo-Japanese relationship in the late nineteenth century. Instead of viewing the bond between Britain and Japan as a product of early mutual sympathy, this book examines the complex geopolitical landscape of the 1880s. Readers will learn how the Qing dynasty of China acted as the strongest regional power in East Asia by reasserting its influence as the traditional suzerain. By analyzing the period before the First Sino-Japanese War, this text provides a detailed look at how regional power dynamics shaped the diplomatic paths of Britain, Japan, and China. It is an essential resource for students and historians interested in the origins of the 1902 Anglo-Japanese Alliance and the shifting balance of power in Asia.