Author: Paul Hendrix Clark
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
ISBN: 1624668909
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
By the time U.S. Commodore Matthew Perry's squadron of four ships sailed into Tokyo Bay on July 8, 1853, the Japanese Tokugawa government had already fended off similarly unwelcome intrusions by the French, the Russians, the Dutch, and the British. These Western imperialists had the power and the means to force Japan into the kinds of treaties that would effectively spell the end of Japan’s autonomy, maybe even its existence as an independent country. At the same moment, Japan was also grappling with a serious insurrection, the death of an emperor, and the death of a shogun—as well as with a series of natural disasters and associated famines. The Japanese response to this incredible series of catastrophes would permanently alter the balance of geopolitical power around the world. Drawing on the best recent scholarship, this short introductory volume examines the motivations and maneuvers of the major participants in the conflict and sets the "opening" of Japan in the context of broader global history. Selections from twenty-nine primary sources provide firsthand accounts of the event from a variety of perspectives. Several illustrations are also included, along with a note on historiographic interpretation.
The Perry Expedition and the "Opening of Japan to the West," 1853–1873
Author: Paul Hendrix Clark
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
ISBN: 1624668909
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
By the time U.S. Commodore Matthew Perry's squadron of four ships sailed into Tokyo Bay on July 8, 1853, the Japanese Tokugawa government had already fended off similarly unwelcome intrusions by the French, the Russians, the Dutch, and the British. These Western imperialists had the power and the means to force Japan into the kinds of treaties that would effectively spell the end of Japan’s autonomy, maybe even its existence as an independent country. At the same moment, Japan was also grappling with a serious insurrection, the death of an emperor, and the death of a shogun—as well as with a series of natural disasters and associated famines. The Japanese response to this incredible series of catastrophes would permanently alter the balance of geopolitical power around the world. Drawing on the best recent scholarship, this short introductory volume examines the motivations and maneuvers of the major participants in the conflict and sets the "opening" of Japan in the context of broader global history. Selections from twenty-nine primary sources provide firsthand accounts of the event from a variety of perspectives. Several illustrations are also included, along with a note on historiographic interpretation.
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
ISBN: 1624668909
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
By the time U.S. Commodore Matthew Perry's squadron of four ships sailed into Tokyo Bay on July 8, 1853, the Japanese Tokugawa government had already fended off similarly unwelcome intrusions by the French, the Russians, the Dutch, and the British. These Western imperialists had the power and the means to force Japan into the kinds of treaties that would effectively spell the end of Japan’s autonomy, maybe even its existence as an independent country. At the same moment, Japan was also grappling with a serious insurrection, the death of an emperor, and the death of a shogun—as well as with a series of natural disasters and associated famines. The Japanese response to this incredible series of catastrophes would permanently alter the balance of geopolitical power around the world. Drawing on the best recent scholarship, this short introductory volume examines the motivations and maneuvers of the major participants in the conflict and sets the "opening" of Japan in the context of broader global history. Selections from twenty-nine primary sources provide firsthand accounts of the event from a variety of perspectives. Several illustrations are also included, along with a note on historiographic interpretation.
Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan, Performed in the Years 1852, 1853, and 1854
Author: Matthew Calbraith Perry
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
Black Ships Off Japan
Author: Arthur Walworth
Publisher: Walworth Press
ISBN: 140675529X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Publisher: Walworth Press
ISBN: 140675529X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Commodore Perry and the Opening of Japan
Author: Francis Lister Hawks
Publisher: Nonsuch Publishing, Limited
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Signified their resolve through systematic expulsion, detention and execution. Perry's success, however, contrived to open up what had once been 'the curiosity of Christendom' to the nations of the world.
Publisher: Nonsuch Publishing, Limited
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Signified their resolve through systematic expulsion, detention and execution. Perry's success, however, contrived to open up what had once been 'the curiosity of Christendom' to the nations of the world.
Commodore Matthew Perry and the Perry Expedition to Japan
Author: David G. Wittner
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 9781404226456
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Surveys the life of Matthew Perry, a naval officer from a seafaring family, whose accomplishments are many but who is best remembered for opening Japan to trade with other nations.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 9781404226456
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Surveys the life of Matthew Perry, a naval officer from a seafaring family, whose accomplishments are many but who is best remembered for opening Japan to trade with other nations.
With Perry to Japan
Author: Wilhelm Heine
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
A translation of the firsthand account of the 1853 "opening" of Japan by the US Navy, written by the young German official artist of the expedition, and first published in 1856. Includes nearly 20 drawings by Heine (1827-1885) and Japanese artists, and a chronology. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
A translation of the firsthand account of the 1853 "opening" of Japan by the US Navy, written by the young German official artist of the expedition, and first published in 1856. Includes nearly 20 drawings by Heine (1827-1885) and Japanese artists, and a chronology. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The Opening of Japan, 1853–1855
Author: William McOmie
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004213627
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
This study provides a picture of the competition and cooperation, distrust and open hostility of the US, Britain, Holland and Russia involved in their joint enterprise in Japan. It documents the plans and outcomes of each of the four powers’ negotiations with Japan. At the same time it provides a fascinating commentary on the way business was done by the Japanese with each country and its representatives.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004213627
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
This study provides a picture of the competition and cooperation, distrust and open hostility of the US, Britain, Holland and Russia involved in their joint enterprise in Japan. It documents the plans and outcomes of each of the four powers’ negotiations with Japan. At the same time it provides a fascinating commentary on the way business was done by the Japanese with each country and its representatives.
A Paper Upon the Origin of the Japan Expedition
Author: George Lynn-Lachlan Davis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States Naval Expedition to Japan
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States Naval Expedition to Japan
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
The Black Ship Scroll
Author: Oliver Statler
Publisher:
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Category : Japan
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Japan
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
The Americans in Japan
Author: Matthew Calbraith Perry
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Japan
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Japan
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description