Philipp Franz von Siebold and the Opening of Japan : a Re-evaluation.

This new study challenges the conventional view that the key figures involved in the opening of Japan were the US Navy's Commodore Perry, and the diplomats Harris (US) and Alcock (UK). A close examination of new sources suggests otherwise and puts Von Siebold's agenda to 'save' J...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Plutschow, Herbert
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Leiden : BRILL, 2007.
Subjects:
Siebold, Philipp Franz von, > 1796-1866.
Siebold, Philipp Franz von, > 1796-1866
1787-1868
Japan > History > 1787-1868.
Japon > Histoire > 1787-1868.
Japan
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary:This new study challenges the conventional view that the key figures involved in the opening of Japan were the US Navy's Commodore Perry, and the diplomats Harris (US) and Alcock (UK). A close examination of new sources suggests otherwise and puts Von Siebold's agenda to 'save' Japan from being overtaken by the colonial and commercial ambitions of the West's great maritime nations in a new light.
Physical Description:1 online resource (240 pages)
ISBN:9789004213494
900421349X

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