Publisher's Synopsis
Agitated Japan: The Life of Baron II Kamon-no-Kami Naosuke is a biography written by Henry Satoh about the influential Japanese statesman Naosuke Ii, who served as the Chief Minister of Japan during the late Edo period. The book is based on the Kaikoku Shimatsu, a historical account of Naosuke's life written by Shimada Saburo in 1896. The biography explores Naosuke's political career and his role in modernizing Japan during a time of great change. Naosuke was instrumental in negotiating treaties with foreign powers, opening Japan to trade and diplomatic relations with the West. He also implemented reforms to modernize Japan's military and infrastructure, and played a key role in the establishment of the Meiji Restoration. The book provides a detailed account of Naosuke's life, including his family background, education, and rise to power. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with his wife and children, and his love for traditional Japanese culture. Overall, Agitated Japan offers a fascinating insight into the life of one of Japan's most influential statesmen, and sheds light on a pivotal period in Japanese history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
