Project Gutenberg 2024-10-21 Public domain in the USA. 949 Dickson, Walter G. Dickson, W. G. (Walter G.) Willets, Gilson 1869 1922 Japan $aUnited States :$bThe Co-operative Publication Society, $c1898. The world's best histories The imperial family and court -- The eight boards of government -- History of the empire to the death of Nobu Nanga -- Government of Taikosama -- Government of Iyeyas -- History to the expulsion of Christianity -- The laws of Iyeyas -- The position and court of the Shiogoon -- The Daimios -- The Daimio class -- The history of the empire continued -- Events following the abolition of the Shiogoonate -- The foreign policy of new Japan and the war with China -- Twentieth century Japan and the war with Russia -- The war with Russia, and Japan a world power. D A Alexander, David E. Brown, Natrona County Library, Casper, WY, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Japan" by Walter Dickson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Japan's imperial family, court system, and governmental structure while exploring the nation's rich history and cultural evolution leading up to its modern era. It serves as a resource for understanding the complexities of Japanese society and politics, particularly during a time of significant change. The opening of the text introduces readers to the concept of Japan's transition from isolation to a more interconnected global presence, driven by advancements in technology and trade. Dickson reflects on the historical perception of Japan and the impact of foreign interactions, particularly with Western nations. He emphasizes the importance of understanding Japan's imperial structure and its historical context, laying the groundwork for a detailed exploration of its governance, societal ranks, and the pivotal role of the emperor within this intricate framework. The author acknowledges the contributions of Japanese scholars in enriching historical knowledge, setting the stage for readers to appreciate the depth and nuances of Japanese history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20181026155425dickson 1898 United States Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Japan -- History Japan -- Politics and government DS Text 928112 2025-07-29T12:10:48.003566 text/html 902495 2024-10-21T01:04:32 text/html 2139531 2025-07-29T12:11:02.355374 application/epub+zip 2142627 2025-07-29T12:10:52.430472 application/epub+zip 867852 2025-07-29T12:10:49.362454 application/epub+zip 2573920 2025-07-29T12:11:09.047397 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2272226 2025-07-29T12:11:00.202386 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 874684 2025-07-29T12:10:46.754558 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 854850 2024-10-21T01:04:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16257 2025-07-29T12:11:09.204352 application/rdf+xml 11502 2025-07-29T12:10:50.226449 image/jpeg 2003 2025-07-29T12:10:49.915498 image/jpeg 3364041 2025-07-29T12:10:48.114540 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia