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Set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, this narrative explores a pivotal period in Japanese history, paralleling the upheaval of the American Civil War and the French Revolution. It centers on Sakamoto Ryoma, a national hero who embodies Japan's transition into a modern, unified state. Through his story, the author highlights the themes of enlightenment and national identity during a time of significant change and progress in Japan.
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Sakamato Ryoma and the Meiji Restoration, Marius Jansen
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- Released
- 2016
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Marius Jansen
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 440
- ISBN13
- 9780691652245
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, Political Science & Politics, Politics, Japan, Asia, Japanese Literature, Japanese History
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, this narrative explores a pivotal period in Japanese history, paralleling the upheaval of the American Civil War and the French Revolution. It centers on Sakamoto Ryoma, a national hero who embodies Japan's transition into a modern, unified state. Through his story, the author highlights the themes of enlightenment and national identity during a time of significant change and progress in Japan.