Emperor Meiji: 1852-1912
About This Novel
From 1867 to 1912, Japan transformed from a backward and closed feudal country into a modern power with a constitutional monarchy. The changes that took place in Europe and the United States over hundreds of years were rapidly unfolding during the more than forty years of Emperor Meiji's reign; the fate of Japan in later generations also had clues here. However, Meiji is hidden behind various events and characters, and it is difficult to see any trace. Is he an incompetent puppet or a great monarch? How does he cope with everything around him in the great tide of the times? Emperor Meiji reigned for nearly half a century and was always surrounded by ministers with extraordinary abilities and different personalities. Historians often discuss Emperor Meiji's rule from the perspective of these people, believing that their brilliant achievements contributed to the rise of Japan, while Emperor Meiji only played a ceremonial role, as if he had nothing to do with his country. Many ordinary Japanese regard Emperor Meiji as an unparalleled great monarch in history, but it is difficult to cite any of his personal achievements to match this honor.
What Readers Think
Rating
Community(0)
Rating
Community(0)
