Makers of Japan by J. Morris
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"Makers of Japan" by J. Morris is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on key figures and events that shaped modern Japan, particularly during the transformative Meiji era following the end of the shogunate. It delves into the actions and influences of prominent patriots and statesmen who played significant roles in Japan's transition from feudalism to a more modern imperial government. The opening of "Makers of
Japan" provides an overview of Japan's political landscape before Commodore Perry's arrival in 1853, as well as the initial steps toward modernization that followed. It introduces several historical figures, including Fujita Toko, Yoshida Shoin, and Sakuma Shozan, who advocated for change despite the risks they faced under the Tokugawa shogunate. The text highlights the tension between isolationist and reformist factions, setting the stage for the revolutionary changes that would occur during the Meiji Restoration, where the Emperor and his supporters sought to restore direct imperial rule and open Japan to international engagement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Morris, J. (John) (Writer on Japan) |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 40036272 |
| Title | Makers of Japan |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Methuen & Co., 1906. |
| Contents | His majesty the Emperor of Japan -- Prince Tokugawa Keiki, the last of the Shoguns -- Fujita Toko -- Sakuma Shuri (otherwise Shozan) -- Yoshida Torajiro (Otherwise Sho-in) -- Marquis Ito -- Prince Iwakura Tomomi -- Prince Sanjo Sanetomi -- Count Inouye Kaoru -- Viscount Okubo Toshimichi -- Count Goto Shojiro -- Marshal Saigo Takamori -- Field-marshal Marquis Yamagata -- Count Okuma Shigenobu -- Field-marshal Marquis Oyama -- Fukusawa Yukichi -- Marquis Kido Koin -- Count Itagaki -- Count Matsukata Masoyoshi -- Admiral Viscount Enomoto -- Admiral Togo Heihachi -- Baron Eichi Shibusawa. |
| Credits | Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 38.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Japan -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70710 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70710-5 |
| Release Date | May 6, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 596 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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