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William Elliot Griffis (18431928) was unequaled in the length of his career and the breadth of his literary work as an authority on Meiji Japan. This anthology brings together the best of his writing.

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A comprehensive exploration of postrevolution Iranian foreign policy analyzes the country's relations with key nations and regions and the impact of both Iran's domestic situation and the developing global system.

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After September 11, 2001, U.S. President George W. Bush put together a 'Coalition of the Willing.' From the very beginning this coalition included the Philippines, a willing participant in the U.S.-led invasion and occupation of Iraq and the larger War on Terror. This timely a...

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This book is offers a fresh perspective on the history of the end of Empire. Using the Irish and Indian independence movements as its focus, it details how each country's nationalist agitators engaged with each other and exchanged ideas. -- .

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Provides a comprehensive treatment of Ismaili medieval history. Discussing the different phases in Ismaili history, this book describes the early Ismailis, as well as the contributions of the later Ismailis to Islamic culture It is useful to scholars of medieval Islam.

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This introduction to life and culture in Japan presents a captivating portrait of the island nation, home to 127 million people and one of the most robust economies in the world.

This volume focuses on an often misunderstood nation with vast economic and cultural influence in the United States and around the world.

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These papers by leading specialists on sixteenth-century Japan explore Japan's transition from medieval (Chusei) to early modern (Kinsei) society. During this time, regional lords (daimyo) first battled for local autonomy and then for national supremacy. Originally published in 1981. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand te

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Accessing previously unpublished archival materials, Japan in the World examines the life and diplomatic work of Shidehara Kijuro (1872-1951), situating Shidehara within the context of twentieth century statecraft and international politics. While it was an age of devastating ...

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Accessing previously unpublished archival materials, Japan in the World examines the life and diplomatic work of Shidehara Kijuro (1872-1951), situating Shidehara within the context of twentieth century statecraft and international politics. While it was an age of devastating ...

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Examines the social, cultural, and political underpinnings of Japan's postwar and post-industrial trajectories.

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Examines the social, cultural, and political underpinnings of Japan's postwar and post-industrial trajectories.

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A history of Japan-United States relations from the point of view of a pro-American Japanese scholar, this work is designed to serve as an analysis of the current situation--the third opening of Japan to the West in the last century.

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An examination of the rise of Japan as an economic power after its defeat in World War II. Six topical essays are supported by a timelines of events in postwar Japan, biographical profiles of key players, the text of primary documents, a glossary of terms and a bibliography.

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This book examines the broad historical process of introducing engineering ethics in Japan from the late nineteenth century to the twentieth century. The author discusses this process from a comprehensive perspective, including not only engineering education but also various issues in science, technology, and society studies.

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This volume examines Japans new foreign policy frontiers in South Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe. The contributors analyze Japans ongoing relationships with the United States and the ASEAN states as Chinas influence expands.

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This book unveils the layers of Japan's democracy, and the essays suggest a widening of disciplinary perspectives. The editors employ an assortment of disciplineshistory, anthropology, sociology, political science, law, and cultural studiesto explore the complex interrelationships between history, institutions, and sociocultural practices.

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This book unveils the layers of Japan's democracy, and the essays suggest a widening of disciplinary perspectives. The editors employ an assortment of disciplineshistory, anthropology, sociology, political science, law, and cultural studiesto explore the complex interrelationships between history, institutions, and sociocultural practices.

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The first complete narrative of Japan's Siberian Intervention in either Japanese or English placing the intervention in the context of the evolution of Japanese imperialism and of its domestic politics. It represents a missing link in the larger narrative of Japan's quest for ...

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Among the leading specialists on Japan, the authors--both Japanese and Western--represent a range of disciplines from economics, history, and political science, to sociology, anthropology, psychiatry, and literary criticism. Some of the essays draw comparisons with China or Korea, some with England, Europe, or America, and some with countries of th

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