Yokohama Past and Present

Kato, Yuzo (editor) & Takai, Shudo Introduction)

Published by Yokohama City University, Yokohama, 1990

About this Item

1990, 4to, soft covers, first English language edition, full page map of Yokohama and vicinity, numerous illustrations (color and black and white) in the text, 302 pp. This book is issued in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the city of Yokohama and the 130th anniversary of the Port of Yokohama. The book is particularly useful in its chapters on the "Early Days of the Port (1853-1867)" and "From Enlightenment to Urbanization (1868-1899)." Since Yokohama was the hub of foreign activity in Japan during the 19th century and Meiji era, the book is an important resource on how the city and port developed and grew during that period. The book provides a wealth of information for that period as well as 20th century Yokohama. Seller Inventory # 1990060311

Bibliographic Details

Title: Yokohama Past and Present

Publisher: Yokohama City University, Yokohama

Publication Date: 1990

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Fine