Emperor Of Japan
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Emperor Of Japan
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Author : Donald Keene
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2005-06-14
Emperor Of Japan written by Donald Keene and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-06-14 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The renowned Japanese scholar “brings us as close to the inner life of the Meiji emperor as we are ever likely to get” (The New York Times Book Review). When Emperor Meiji began his rule in 1867, Japan was a splintered empire dominated by the shogun and the daimyos, cut off from the outside world, staunchly antiforeign, and committed to the traditions of the past. Before long, the shogun surrendered to the emperor, a new constitution was adopted, and Japan emerged as a modern, industrialized state. Despite the length of his reign, little has been written about the strangely obscured figure of Meiji himself, the first emperor ever to meet a European. But now, Donald Keene sifts the available evidence to present a rich portrait not only of Meiji but also of rapid and sometimes violent change during this pivotal period in Japan’s history. In this vivid and engrossing biography, we move with the emperor through his early, traditional education; join in the formal processions that acquainted the young emperor with his country and its people; observe his behavior in court, his marriage, and his relationships with various consorts; and follow his maturation into a “Confucian” sovereign dedicated to simplicity, frugality, and hard work. Later, during Japan’s wars with China and Russia, we witness Meiji’s struggle to reconcile his personal commitment to peace and his nation’s increasingly militarized experience of modernization. Emperor of Japan conveys in sparkling prose the complexity of the man and offers an unrivaled portrait of Japan in a period of unique interest. “Utterly brilliant . . . the best history in English of the emergence of modern Japan.”—Los Angeles Times
The Chrysanthemum Throne
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Author : Peter Martin
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 1997-09-01
The Chrysanthemum Throne written by Peter Martin and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-09-01 with History categories.
In this first general study of the Japanese imperial institution throughout its history, Peter Martin brings together inaccessible material, much of it available only in Japanese. He surveys the history and political and religious status of the monarchy of Japan from its mythological origins to our own times.
The Dual Image Of The Japanese Emperor
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Author : Kiyoko Takeda
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 1988-06-18
The Dual Image Of The Japanese Emperor written by Kiyoko Takeda and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988-06-18 with History categories.
At the end of World War II and through the Allied occupation, the Allies deliberated whether to abolish or to preserve the Japanese Emperor system. This is a study of the transformation of Japan under the impact of the democratizing policy of a forceful military occupation from the West.
The Death Of An Emperor
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Author : Thomas Crump
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1991
The Death Of An Emperor written by Thomas Crump and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Hirohito was the last Japanese Emperor to claim divine status, and his death in 1989 not only saw the end of a 63-year reign, but also brought into question the entire future of the monarchy. Three critical factors in traditional life relating to the role of the Emperor are now open to change. Firstly the extent to which the gods of Shinto determine the fortunes of the nation. Secondly the way in which the goodwill of the gods depends on there being an Emperor, and finally the Emperor's role in the seasonal rites which determine the success of the rice harvest. Thomas Crump's study of Japan at the crossroads assesses the political and cultural decisions that now have to be made and considers the options open to the new Emperor, Akihito.
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Author : Kotarō Mochizuki
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1914
written by Kotarō Mochizuki and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1914 with categories.
Emperor Hirohito And Showa Japan
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Author : Stephen Large
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-01-11
Emperor Hirohito And Showa Japan written by Stephen Large and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-11 with Political Science categories.
Emperor Hirohito reigned for more than sixty years, yet we know little about him or the part he really played in the turbulent history of Showa Japan. Stephen Large draws on a wide range of Japanese and Western sources in his study of Emperor Hirohito's political role in Showa Japan (1926-89). This analysis focuses on key events in his career such as the extent to which he bore responsibility for Japanese aggression in the Pacific in 1941, and explains why Hirohito remains such a contested symbol in Japanese post war politics.
Learning The Sacred Way Of The Emperor
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Author : Yukata Hibino
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-09-05
Learning The Sacred Way Of The Emperor written by Yukata Hibino and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-05 with Social Science categories.
First Published in 2005. This book is by no means an abstract volume addressed to the scholarly reader. It is concerned throughout with the conceptions and ideals of the Japanese people in the early part of the twentieth century, whose clear comprehension and practice by all members of the community is essential for the healthy development of the national life. No other nation in history has passed through such radical changes so successfully in such a short period of time. Anyone interested in discovering the basis of Japan's phenomenal success will find this volume interesting.
The Late Emperor Of Japan As A World Monarch Classic Reprint
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Author : Kotaro Mochizuki
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2017-11-22
The Late Emperor Of Japan As A World Monarch Classic Reprint written by Kotaro Mochizuki and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-22 with History categories.
Excerpt from The Late Emperor of Japan as a World Monarch Yet, the foreign press laments for the loss of one of the sovereigns of the world and one of the great rulers in history. The articles are a systematic and analytical account of his personality, character, career, civil administration, diplomacy and all other public affairs; and also of our superb nationality and the manners of the people. Thus, when broadly considered, they are an epitome of the history of more than years of our Empire; and when narrowly speak ing, a historical treatise upon the civilisation of new Japan or the spirit of the Japanese nation in the world. Without the Emperor, there would have been no Modern Japan: and with out Modern Japan, we might have been known as mere islanders in the Far Eastern waters. The world looked up to the Emperor as a living symbol of the new Japanese Empire, or as a national arch of the honour and glory of the people. Truly speaking, the new Japan which is recorded in golden letters in history is an inscription upon his tombstone. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
In The Realm Of A Dying Emperor
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Author : Norma Field
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2011-02-09
In The Realm Of A Dying Emperor written by Norma Field and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-09 with History categories.
When the Emperor Hirohito died in 1989, Japanese newspapers had to use a special, exalted word to refer to his death, and had to depict his life uncritically, as one beginning in turbulence but ending in magnificent accomplishment. To do otherwise would have exposed them to terrorism from the vigilant right wing. Yet this insightful book by a Japanese-American scholar who grew up in both cultures reveals the hidden fault lines in the realm of the dying emperor by telling the stories of three unlikely dissenters: a supermarket owner who burned the national flag; an aging widow who challenged the state's "deification" of fallen soldiers; and the mayor of Nagasaki, who risked his career and his life by suggesting that Hirohito bore some responsibility for World War II.
The Dual Image Of The Japanese Emperor
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Author : Kiyoko Takeda
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988-01-01
The Dual Image Of The Japanese Emperor written by Kiyoko Takeda and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988-01-01 with History categories.