The Making of Modern Japan: An Account of the Progress of Japan From Pre-Feudal Days to Constituional Government & the Position of a Great Power,

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This historic book may contain numerous typos and missing text. Buyers can often download a free scanned copy of the original version (without errors) from the publisher. The 1922 edition is not indexed or illustrated. Key topics include the Bavarian Constitution as a model, various historical figures such as Commodore Biddle and Bismarck, and events like the Boxer Rising and the responses to reprisals in Blagovestchensk. It discusses the bimetallic standard, Buddhism, and the bureaucratic system of pre-feudal days. The text addresses the Tokugawa administration, administrative changes, and the complexities of adoption in historical contexts. It also highlights the role of the Ainu aborigines, the Aidzu clansmen, and early relations between America and Japan, including treaties and foreign aggression in China. Notable figures and events, such as Sir Rutherford Alcock and Admiral Alexeieff, are mentioned alongside the impact of American interests in China and the Philippines. The book provides insights into Japan's foreign relations, the agricultural class, and the military class, while touching on cultural aspects like family altars and the Bushido code.