Commodore Perry in the Land of the Shogun
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American Commodore introduces Japan to modernization.
"Commodore Perry in the Land of the Shogun" offers a unique perspective on the clash between Japan's feudal system and the modern world. Readers interested in Japan's culture and history will appreciate the insight into the nation's transformation during the mid-19th century, and the role that the American Commodore played in this transformation. The book offers a compelling analysis of how modernity and tradition clashed, showing how seemingly incompatible cultures can coexist.
Commodore Perry in the Land of the Shogun
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ISBN: 9780060086251
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM105.57 MYR
Authors:
Rhoda Blumberg
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date of Publication: 2003-01-21
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.59
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Description
In 1853, few Japanese people knew that a country called America even existed. For centuries, Japan had isolated itself from the outside world by refusing to trade with other countries and even refusing to help shipwrecked sailors, foreign or Japanese. The country's people still lived under a feudal system like that of Europe in the Middle Ages. But everything began to change when American Commodore Perry and his troops sailed to the Land of the Rising Sun, bringing with them new science and technology, and a new way of life.NOTE: Blumberg's "Shipwrecked! The True Adventure of a Japanese Boy" is a companion volume.
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