Bookbot
The book is currently out of stock

The Mikado

Institution and Person a Study of the Internal Political Forces of Japan

Parameters

Pages
356 pages
Reading time
13 hours

Categories

More about the book

Focusing on the internal political dynamics of Japan, this study examines the pivotal role of the Mikado, or emperor, in shaping the nation's governance. Griffis analyzes key institutions such as the Shogunate and the Samurai class, alongside social and cultural influences on the Japanese view of authority. The book also chronicles the transformative reign of Mutsuhito, highlighting Japan's evolution from a feudal society to a modern power by 1912. This work serves as a vital resource for understanding Japan's historical and political development.

Book purchase

The Mikado, William Elliot Griffis

Language
Released
2004
We’ll notify you via email once we track it down.

Payment methods