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Commodore Perry and the Opening of Japan: Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron

Categorie	Geschiedenis Azië
Boeknummer	#269987
Titel	Commodore Perry and the Opening of Japan: Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron
Auteur	Hawks, Francis L.
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	Nonsuch
Jaar van uitgave	2005
ISBN10	1845880269
ISBN13	9781845880262
Taal	Engels
Samenvatting	On March 31, 1854, Commodore Matthew Perry signed the Treaty of Kanagawa on behalf of the United States? government. This moment signalled the end of the ruling Shogunate? s policy of isolationism, which had been in place since the early 16th century. Although foreign nations? the Portuguese, the British, and Spanish? had once traded there, the perceived threat from the spread of Christianity led to Japan? s borders being closed, a policy rigorously enforced by the Shogunate, who signified their resolve through systematic expulsion, detention, and execution. Perry? s success, however, contrived to open up what had once been "the curiosity of Christendom" to the nations of the world. Commodore Perry and the Opening of Japan is the official account of this historic expedition. Wr... (Lees verder)itten in a fluent and engaging style, this first-hand report details the colorful minutiae of the voyage to "terra incognit," while situating its enterprises and motivations within a wider social and cultural context.
Pagina's	512
Conditie	Goed — Small book plate stamp on titlepage.
Prijs	€ 15,00

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