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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 B. Jansen
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- Title
- Sakamato Ryoma and the Meiji Restoration
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Marius B. Jansen
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Publisher
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 440
- ISBN13
- 9780691652245
- Category
- World 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.