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Routledge Japan Aspects and Destinies - History Book

Name: Routledge Japan Aspects and Destinies - History Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore a unique historical perspective with Japan Aspects and Destinies from the Kegan Paul Japan Library. Published by Routledge, this work offers a deep look into the turn of the twentieth century through the eyes of an author who lived in Japan for three years during a period of massive transformation. As the modernization of the Meiji era progressed, the author witnessed a landscape where orientalism and feudalism existed alongside the rapid changes of the twentieth century. This book captures the strange juxtapositions and the evolving social fabric of a nation in transition. Unlike other historical accounts that focus solely on the Old or New Japan, this text provides a personal and detailed view of a revolution in progress. Readers interested in world history and the specific developments of the Meiji era will find this account both fascinating and thought-provoking. It presents a rare look at a time when the world saw a spectacle unlike any other, making it a valuable addition to any collection of Japanese history.

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Provides a firsthand account of life in Japan during the turn of the twentieth century based on three years of residence.

Examines the modernization process of the Meiji era and its impact on Japanese society.

Explores the tension between traditional feudalism and the emerging twentieth-century influences.

Offers a unique historical viewpoint that goes beyond simple comparisons of Old versus New Japan.

Part of the respected Kegan Paul Japan Library published by Routledge.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0710309686
Category: Books > Subjects > History > World History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 11 May 2007
Listed Since: 16 February 2007

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