The Cambridge History of Japan, Vol. 5: The Nineteenth Century

The Cambridge History of Japan, Vol. 5: The Nineteenth Century (Volume 5)

This volume in The Cambridge History of Japan provides the most comprehensive account available in any Western language of Japan's transformation from a feudal society to a modern nation state. Volume 5 traces the roots and the course of political, social, and institutional change that took place in Japan from late Tokugawa times to the early twentieth century. The interrelated collection of authoritative and analytical essays by specialists in the history of nineteenth century Japan discuss the fissures in late feudal society, the impact of and response to the Western world, the overthrow of the shogunal government, and the revolutionary changes that were instituted as defensive measures to strengthen the country against what seemed a dangerous competition with the Western world.

Country	USA
Binding	Hardcover
Brand	Brand: Cambridge University Press
EAN	9780521223560
Edition	First Edition
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0521223563
Label	Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer	Cambridge University Press
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	844
PublicationDate	1989-07-28
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Studio	Cambridge University Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Cambridge History of Japan, Vol. 5: The Nineteenth Century (Volume 5)