The Perry Expedition and the "Opening of Japan to the West," 1853–1873: A Short History with Documents (Passages: Key Moments in History)
This concise history with documents traces the Perry Expedition's impact on Japan's isolationist policies under the Tokugawa Regime. It explores societal structures, early 19th-century economic and political conditions, and Western naval efforts to forge relations, marking a transformative era in global diplomacy.
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The book examines the Tokugawa Regime and its societal hierarchy in Japan during a period of enforced isolation.
It details Japan's isolationist policy and the state of the nation in the early 1800s, amid an evolving economic and political landscape.
The narrative covers Western powers' naval diplomacy and imperialism, including early European attempts to establish relations with Japan.
Through primary documents, it provides insight into the Perry Expedition's role in opening Japan to Western influence from 1853 to 1873.
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