Nature and Origins of Japanese Imperialism: A Re-Interpretation of the 1873 Crisis
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Author Description
This Important Book, Which Many Will Regard As Controversial, Argues Convincingly That The Japanese Imperialism Of The First Half Of The Twentieth Century Was Not A Temporary Aberration. The Author Looks At The Detail Of The Great Crisis Of 1873 And Shows That The Prospect Of Economic Gain Through Overseas Expansion Was The Central Issue Of That Year's Political Struggles. He Goes On To Show That Japan Had A Long, Earlier History Of Aiming For Economic Expansion Overseas; And That Japan's Twentieth Century Imperialism Grew Out Of This. In Addition, He Argues Convincingly That Much Of The Writing About Japan Has Played Down The True Extent And Nature Of Japanese Imperialism.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates whether the Japanese imperialism of the twentieth century was an isolated historical anomaly or the culmination of long-standing economic expansionist policies. Donald Calman utilizes the political crisis of 1873 as a primary case study to challenge established historiography. By examining the internal struggles of the Meiji government, the author argues that the desire for overseas economic gain was a foundational driver of Japanese foreign policy from the early stages of modernization.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of the 1873 political crisis in Japan.
- Examination of early Meiji-era economic expansionist strategies.
- Critique of existing academic literature regarding the origins of Japanese imperialism.
- Evidence linking nineteenth-century political objectives to twentieth-century imperialist actions.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and historians frequently cite this work for its provocative stance against traditional interpretations of Meiji-era foreign policy. The text is recognized for its focused argument and its contribution to the ongoing debate regarding the continuity of Japanese imperial ambitions.
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203414802
ISBN-13:
9780203414804
History
Japan
Japanese History
Imperialism
Economic History
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