Publisher's Synopsis
Based on bank and official archives, this book focuses on Japan's financial activities abroad - in particular, Japan's borrowings. It is the story of Japan's success: a "doubtful" borrower in the 1870s, it became respected after the Russo-Japan war. This study also highlights the mechanism of loan issues on the international capital markets. The book is intended for students of Japanese studies and business history.;Suzuki's other books include "Debt Problems and the South Sea Company" (1986).
