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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Necessary? I think so.,
This review is from: Emperor of Japan: Meiji and His World, 1852-1912 (Paperback)
It's difficult to take an entire man's life and fit it into over 700 pages, but that's what Donald Keene attempts in this book.I think overall the book is very well written, thought provoking and thoroughly researched. It focuses on Meiji's life while attempting to understand Meiji through other's views and poems Meiji has written through his life. It's guesswork, but educated guesswork. I think it is a valuable book to have and looks into probably one of the more jarring transitions in Japanese History. Though it is cautious as to not award Meiji with full credit for the modernization of Japan, it does make a very nice attempt to view the man, his life and his actions during this time. Don't look for much in the realm of action in the Sino-Japanese War or the Russo-Japanese War as they are discussed in the chapters, but not to any great detail. I think it is a necessary addition to any respectable Japanese History Library. |
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Emperor of Japan: Meiji and His World, 1852-1912 by Donald Keene (Paperback - June 7, 2005)
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