The Progress of Japan, 1853-1871 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Gubbins, John Harington

 
9781330463109: The Progress of Japan, 1853-1871 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book explores the transition period between the Shogunate and the end of Japan's feudal period. The author sheds light on the events that led to the signing of the first treaty with a foreign power in 1853 and the subsequent treaties that reshaped Japan's position on the world stage. The book delves into the country's foreign relations, domestic affairs, and analyses the impact of these treaties on Japan's journey towards modernisation. The insights provided in this book are crucial for understanding the forces that shaped the nation and its transformation into the influential global power it is today.

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