The Making of Modern Japan: An Account of the Progress of Japan From Pre-feudal Days

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This historic book may contain numerous typos and missing text. Buyers can typically download a free scanned copy of the original (without errors) from the publisher. The 1922 edition is not indexed or illustrated. Key topics include the Bavarian Constitution as a model, the concept of "benevolent" government, and various historical figures such as Commodore Biddle and Capt. Brinkley. The text discusses the bimetallic standard, Bismarck, and the Boxer Rising, alongside references to Buddhism and the bureaucratic system of pre-feudal days. It examines administrative changes and the role of the Tokugawa Shogunate, as well as adoption complications and the position of the Head of the Mito family as adviser to the Shogunate. The book also covers secret agreements between China and Japan, early American relations, and treaties with foreign powers. It highlights the Ainu aborigines, the Aidzu clansmen, and the impact of foreign aggression in China, including the U.S. government's protests. The text further explores the American annexation of the Philippines, missionary enterprises, and the complexities of negotiations surrounding the Treaty of 1858.