{"product_id":"japan-its-history-traditions-and-religions-with-the-narrative-of-a-visit-in-1879-paperback-9781108045681","title":"Japan: Its History, Traditions, and Religions; With the Narrative of a Visit in 1879 (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108045681","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eJapan: Its History, Traditions, and Religions\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eWith the Narrative of a Visit in 1879\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished in 1880, this is a first-hand account of early Meiji Japan and one of the first histories of Japan in English.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eEdward J. Reed (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108045681, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 8 March 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e442 pages, 25 b\/w illus.  1 map\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2.5 cm, 0.56 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAs Chief Constructor of the Royal Navy, Sir Edward Reed (1830–1906) oversaw the final move from wooden to ironclad ships. Upon resigning from the Navy in 1870 he designed warships for Germany, Chile, Brazil and Japan, and was invited to Japan in 1879 to advise its government on plans to strengthen its navy. Eleven years after the restoration of the monarchy, the country was embarking on a period of rapid industrial and military development. Published in 1880, and part history, part travel narrative, Reed's book gives a fascinating insight into Japan during a key period in her history and is an informal yet informed assessment of its people, customs, history and geography. Volume 1 covers the geography and history of Japan, including its mythology and the origins of its religions. It concludes with a valuable assessment by Reed of the political, social and industrial reforms and developments that he witnessed.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Note on the spelling and pronunciation of Japanese names\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. The land and its inhabitants\u003cbr\u003e 2. The God-period\u003cbr\u003e 3. The Shinto religion\u003cbr\u003e 4. Buddhism in Japan\u003cbr\u003e 5. The descent of the Crown\u003cbr\u003e 6. Early history ending 1000 A.D.\u003cbr\u003e 7. The Taira and the Minamoto. The wars of the red and white flags, 1000–1200 A.D.\u003cbr\u003e 8. The Hojo domination\u003cbr\u003e 9. The simultaneous dynasties\u003cbr\u003e 10. The Ashikaga shoguns\u003cbr\u003e 11. Nobunaga and Hideyoshi\u003cbr\u003e 12. Iyéyasu, the first Tokugawa Shogun\u003cbr\u003e 13. The Tokugawa period (1603–1868)\u003cbr\u003e 14. The revival of the imperial power\u003cbr\u003e 15. The fall of the shogun\u003cbr\u003e 16. The imperial restoration completed\u003cbr\u003e 17. Foreign relations of Japan\u003cbr\u003e 18. The reforms of the last ten years\u003cbr\u003e 19. The Satsuma Rebellion\u003cbr\u003e 20. The Emperor and the existing government.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Asian history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Asian history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Asian%20history%20%5BHBJF%5D%22\"\u003eHBJF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913244401944,"sku":"9781108045681","price":37.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108045681i.jpg?v=1696746684","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/japan-its-history-traditions-and-religions-with-the-narrative-of-a-visit-in-1879-paperback-9781108045681","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}