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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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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Leiden :
BRILL,
2007.
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
Table of Contents:
- Table of Contents; Preface; 1 Von Siebold's First Journey to Japan (1823-29); 2 Von Siebold the Scholar; 3 Von Siebold and the Opening of Japan; 4 Von Siebold's Second Journey to Japan; 5 Back in Europe; 6 The Second Generation Siebolds and the Opening of Japan; Conclusions; Bibliography; Appendix; Index.