The Image of Japan : From Feudal Isolation to World Power 1850-1905

ISBN-13: 9780415585347 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 224 str.

Jean-Pierre Lehmann;¬Abar;¬Abar

Opis

Japan's image has experienced numerous transmutations. This book covers the metamorphosis from Japan's image of a feudal, exotic and romantic land inhabited by Madam Butterflies, to its sudden emergence as a geopolitical power following its defeat of Russia in 1905.

Spis treści

1. The New Japan – Far East or Far West?  2. Western Encounters with Japan – Enchantments and Disenchantments  3.The Women of Japan – In Reality and Fantasy  4. Politics – Oriental Obscurantism to Occidental Enlightenment  5. Industriousness, Industry and Industrialisation  6. Yellow Hope – Yellow Peril  Appendix.  Notes.  Bibliographical Note.