An Introduction to the History of Japan by Katsuro Hara
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"An Introduction to the History of Japan" by Katsuro Hara is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The publication aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Japanese history, emphasizing the evolution of its civilization beyond military accomplishments, addressing the importance of cultural, artistic, and social developments. This book appears particularly relevant given its publication during a time when Japan was seeking to assert itself as a modern nation on
the world stage. The opening of the work presents a clear intention to bridge the gap of understanding between Japan and the Western world. Hara articulates concerns about foreign misperceptions of Japan, emphasizing the need to showcase its rich culture, arts, literature, and advancements in various fields. He highlights Japan’s unique historical trajectory, shaped by interactions with Chinese civilization and its own indigenous developments, while cautioning against the simplistic application of Western paradigms to understand Japanese history. The author also positions Japanese history as a microcosm of global history, suggesting that studying it can yield insights into broader historical trends and human advancement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hara, Katsuro, 1871-1924 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 21001917 |
| Title | An Introduction to the History of Japan |
| Credits |
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Japan -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37186 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37186-3 |
| Release Date | Aug 24, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 725 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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