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The Satsuma Students in Britain - Japan's Early Search for the Essence of the West (Hardcover) Loot Price: R4,560
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The Satsuma Students in Britain - Japan's Early Search for the Essence of the West (Hardcover): Andrew Cobbing

The Satsuma Students in Britain - Japan's Early Search for the Essence of the West (Hardcover)

Andrew Cobbing; Translated by Andrew Cobbing

Series: Meiji Japan S., v. 9

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In the spring of 1865, when Japan was in the grip of a major civil war, 18 samurai and an interpreter risked their lives to embark secretly on a voyage to the unknown lands of the barbarian west. Their destination was Britain - at the hub of a vast empire. These were the Satsuma students, some of them still in their teens, all carrying orders from their domains to travel abroad. It was an extraordinary and daring expedition. Their experience of life in the west not only transformed their perception of the outside world, but through their diverse activities in later life, had a profound impact on commerce, education and culture in Meiji Japan. First published in 1974, Inuzuka Takaaki's study is still the classic work on the Satsuma students' revealing tale of discovery.

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Imprint: Japan Library
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Meiji Japan S., v. 9
Release date: April 2000
First published: April 2000
Authors: Andrew Cobbing
Translators: Andrew Cobbing
Dimensions: 234 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover - Laminated cover
Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 978-1-873410-97-4
Categories: Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General
Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > 1700 to 1900
Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > 1500 to 1900
Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > 1500 to 1900
Books > History > British & Irish history > 1700 to 1900
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LSN: 1-873410-97-2
Barcode: 9781873410974

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