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This Routledge Library Editions volume offers a rare historical account based on the author's personal observations across six periods of residence in Japan between 1859 and 1877. The work traces Japan's dramatic transformation from Chinese influence to independent nation-state, examining how Western perceptions shifted as Japan emerged as a dominant force in Far Eastern politics. Through detailed recollection and analysis, the author documents Japan's adoption of democratic governance during the Meiji restoration and the nation's rapid modernisation based on Western models. This scholarly work captures a pivotal moment in global history when Japan's development outpaced anything previously witnessed at such scale, reshaping the political landscape of East Asia and establishing Japan's place among Western powers.

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Based on the author's firsthand observations during six separate residences in Japan spanning 1859 to 1877, providing authentic primary source material.

Examines Japan's transition from Chinese rule to independence and the establishment of Western-influenced democratic governance during the Meiji restoration period.

Documents how Western nations' political focus and perception of Japan fundamentally changed as the nation rapidly ascended to regional dominance.

Published by Routledge as part of the Library Editions: Japan collection, ensuring scholarly credibility and historical accuracy for academic and general readers.

Covers an unprecedented scale of national development and governmental transformation, making it essential for understanding modern East Asian history.

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07 September 2010
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01 March 2010

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