"Japan" is one of the new series of Illustrated World, which tells the history of nine countries: ancient Egypt, ancient Rome, ancient Greece, the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Germany, Russia, and Japan. The series of books has a total of 2.3 Million words and 1,800 exquisite pictures. How a small island country completed its transformation quietly, and how it quickly rebuilt from the ruins after the war and became one of the world's powerful countries, requires more than just the courage to learn... "Japan - A Hundred Years of Restoration" allows readers to better understand Japan. The arrival of the black ships opened Japan's door that had been closed for thousands of years. The island nation faced severe challenges. The impact of Western civilization also brought a good opportunity to abandon the old and pursue the new. Emperor Meiji chose the arduous road of reform, abolishing feudal vassals and establishing prefectures, comprehensively Westernizing, and quickly rose to become the most powerful country in Asia in just a few decades. It dreamed of becoming the master of the world, and its crazy behavior left a deep memory of disaster for the people of Asia. In the end, its dream of dominating the world by force was wiped out. In this same land, they created another economic miracle that astonished the world.
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This book is rich in content and vividly tells the history of Japan through a large number of pictures and text. From the Meiji Restoration to postwar reconstruction, the book not only shows Japan's rise, but also depicts the difficulties and challenges they experienced. The characters are distinct and the story is engaging, giving me a deeper understanding of Japan. Recommended to friends who are interested in Japanese history!
This book is rich in content and vividly tells the history of Japan through a large number of pictures and text. From the Meiji Restoration to postwar reconstruction, the book not only shows Japan's rise, but also depicts the difficulties and challenges they experienced. The characters are distinct and the story is engaging, giving me a deeper understanding of Japan. Recommended to friends who are interested in Japanese history!
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