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"On September 24, 1877, Saigo Takamori, one of Japan's most loyal and honored samurai, died in the bloodiest conflict Japan had seen in over two hundred years - a battle led by Saigo and his band of loyal students. Now, more than 125 years after his death, Saigo still remains a …
On September 24, 1877, Saigō Takamori, one of Japan's most loyal and honored samurai, died in the bloodiest conflict Japan had seen in over two hundred years -- a battle led by Saigō and his band of loyal students. Now, more than 125 years after his death, Saigō still remains a …
The dramatic arc of Saigo Takamori's life, from his humble origins as a lowly samurai, to national leadership, to his death as a rebel leader, has captivated generations of Japanese readers and now Americans as well - his life is the inspiration for a major Hollywood film, The L…
On September 24, 1877, Saigō Takamori, one of Japan's most loyal and honored samurai, died in the bloodiest conflict Japan had seen in over two hundred years -- a battle led by Saigō and his band of loyal students. Now, more than 125 years after his death, Saigō still remains a …
Samurai Revolution tells the fascinating story of Japan's transformation from a backward country of feudal lords and samurai under the control of the shogun into a modern industrialized nation under the unifying rule of the Emperor. Japan's modern revolution spanned the third-qu…
"The dominant account of modern Japanese history focuses on the nation-building that brought Japan into the modern world. After centuries of isolation, American warships forced Japan to open its doors to the West and a group of tough new leaders transformed the country into one …
Presenting a challenge to established views of modern Japanese history, the narratives presented here are based on a wide variety of materials and look at local initiatives, local experiences and new approaches to Japan's encounter with the West.
"The dominant account of modern Japanese history focuses on the nation-building that brought Japan into the modern world. After centuries of isolation, American warships forced Japan to open its doors to the West and a group of tough new leaders transformed the country into one …