Iriye Akira Books

Focusing on Japan's international relations over the past 150 years, the author provides a unique Japanese perspective on the nation's transition from isolation to active participation in global affairs. The analysis delves into key historical events and diplomatic interactions that have shaped Japan's role on the world stage, offering insights into the complexities of its relationships with other nations.

Focusing on the transformation of the United States into a global power, this volume explores the pivotal events and developments from 1913 to 1945. It examines the political, economic, and social changes that shaped the nation's emergence on the world stage, highlighting key moments that defined its role in international affairs during this critical period.

Published in 2001, this book offers valuable insights and perspectives on its subject matter, reflecting the academic rigor and research standards of Routledge, an imprint of Taylor & Francis. It aims to engage readers with its comprehensive analysis and scholarly approach, making it a significant contribution to its field.

The book explores the significant transformations that occurred globally after 1750, highlighting the interconnectedness of states and regions through commerce and conflict. It delves into the historical developments that shaped the modern world, focusing on events and changes outside the Western perspective. As part of a comprehensive six-volume series, it provides a detailed analysis of this pivotal era in world history, emphasizing the emergence of new dynamics that influenced global interactions.

Acknowledgements -- List of acronyms -- List of illustrations -- Introduction -- Part I. The rise of the modern (Dialectics of nationalism and internationalism ; Cross-cultural encounter ; Imagined communities ; Modern consciousness) -- Part II. Movement and empire (Movements ; Imperial cultures ; Racial formations ; Cultural internationalism) -- Part III. Global cultures (Visions of modernity ; Modernity in crisis ; Cold War cultures ; Challenging the Cold War consensus) -- Part IV. Transnational connections (Cultural globalization, 1970-1990 ; The growth of non-state actors ; The post-Cold War world ; The world today) -- Conclusion -- Further readings -- Notes -- Index.

Professor Iriye analyses the origins of the 1941 conflict against the background of international relations in the preceding decade in order to answer the key question: Why did Japan, which had not been able to defeat the isolated and divided forces of China, decide to go to war against so... číst celé

The book explores the emergence of cultural internationalism in the early twentieth century, highlighting how the devastation of World War I prompted intellectuals and artists to advocate for enhanced global communication and understanding. It emphasizes the belief that fostering international cultural exchange could be a pathway to achieving lasting peace, reflecting the urgent need to counter the threats posed by nationalism during this tumultuous period.

Focusing on the transformative years between 1913 and 1945, this volume explores the rise of the United States as a global power. It delves into key historical events, political developments, and social changes that shaped the nation's influence on the world stage during this pivotal era. The narrative highlights the complexities of American expansion and the factors that contributed to its emergence as a dominant force in international affairs.

Volume 3 describes the history of the foreign relations of the United States during 1913-1945, the period of two world wars as well as of momentous changes that brought to an end the period of European domination. The book is not a usual survey of foreign policy decisions but tells a story about... číst celé

Akira Iriye assesses Japan's international relations, from a Japanese perspective, in the century and a half since she ended her self-imposed isolation and resumed her place in the international community.