The Satsuma Rebellion: An Episode Of Modern Japanese History (1879) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165221073)

The Satsuma Rebellion: An Episode Of Modern Japanese History (1879) is a historical account written by Augustus Henry Mounsey. The book details the events of the Satsuma Rebellion, which took place in Japan in 1877. The rebellion was led by Saigo Takamori, a samurai from the Satsuma domain, who opposed the modernization and westernization of Japan. The book provides a detailed analysis of the causes, events, and aftermath of the rebellion, including the political and social context of Japan at the time. Mounsey's account is based on primary sources and provides a comprehensive overview of the rebellion, its leaders, and its impact on Japanese history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese history, politics, and culture, and provides a fascinating insight into a pivotal moment in Japan's modernization process.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.

Author: Augustus Henry Mounsey
ISBN-10: 1165221071
ISBN-13: 9781165221073
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 344
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d