Japan (Classic Reprint): An Account, Geographical and Historical, from the Earliest Period at Which the Islands Composing This Empire Were Known to ... in the United States, Etc (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Farlane, Charles Mac

9781332590629: Japan (Classic Reprint): An Account, Geographical and Historical, from the Earliest Period at Which the Islands Composing This Empire Were Known to ... in the United States, Etc (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1332590624 ISBN 13: 9781332590629

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explores how Japan met Europe and shaped its world from early contact to modern times.

This nonfiction account surveys Japan’s first encounters with Western traders and missionaries, the rise of Buddhism alongside native beliefs, and the diverse religious and social life that defined the country. It follows the dramatic stories of explorers, interpreters, and traders, and explains how these exchanges influenced daily life, government policy, and cultural exchange across centuries. The work also delves into the practical workings of early Dutch trade in Dejima, including how commerce and governance interacted with local laws and customs.

How European arrival changed trade, religion, and daily life in Japan.

Insights into Buddhism, local beliefs, and social groups like mendicant communities.

Details on trade practices, ship registers, interpreters, and the Dejima factory system.

Context for Japan’s evolving relationship with foreign powers and ideas.

Ideal for readers curious about Japan’s early encounters with Europe and the foundations they laid for future interactions with the wider world.

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Verlag: Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN 10: 1332590624
ISBN 13: 9781332590629
Einband: Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten: 403
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Japan (Classic Reprint)

Charles Mac Farlane

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10: 1332590624 ISBN 13: 9781332590629

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an encyclopedic view of the history and culture of Japan from the time of its earliest European contact in the 16th century through the 19th century. The author, a seasoned historian, has compiled a comprehensive account of Japan's encounters with Western powers, its internal political and social developments, and its unique cultural traditions. The book situates Japan's history within its broader context, examining the global forces that shaped its development. The author traces the impact of European trade and missionary activity on Japanese society, explores the country's complex social and political structures, and analyzes the factors that contributed to its emergence as a modern nation-state. This book's value lies in its depth and breadth. It is richly detailed yet highly readable, suitable for both casual readers and scholars seeking a deeper understanding of Japanese history. The author's insights into the enduring legacy of Japan's past illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing the country in the present day. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781332590629_0

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