Le Japon en 1866 by comte de Charles Montblanc
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"Le Japon en 1866" by comte de Charles Montblanc is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book examines Japan's intricate relationship with Western nations during a period of significant political and cultural transformation. It emphasizes the vital importance of Japan's position as a point of interest for Europe, particularly regarding trade relations and diplomatic approaches. In this work, Montblanc discusses the history and complexities of Japan's interactions with foreign
powers, particularly focusing on the tensions surrounding the requests for diplomatic recognition of the Mikado versus the Taïkoune's authority. He illustrates the internal struggles within Japan between traditionalists and progressives, highlighting the desire of many Japanese to embrace Western advancements while maintaining their sovereignty. The author argues for a respectful and just approach to foreign relations, suggesting that European powers should recognize and engage with the legitimate structures of Japanese governance to foster mutual benefit and prevent conflict. Through this thorough examination, Montblanc posits that understanding Japan's unique socio-political context is crucial for establishing productive international relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Montblanc, Charles, comte de, 1833-1894 |
|---|---|
| Title | Le Japon en 1866 |
| Credits |
Produced by Guillaume Doré and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Japan |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25364 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25364-0 |
| Release Date | May 7, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 375 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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