Publisher's Synopsis
The Mastery of the Far East by Arthur Judson Brown is a historical account of the transformation of Korea and the rise of Japan to supremacy. The book provides a detailed analysis of the political, economic, and social changes that took place in Korea and Japan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It explores the factors that contributed to Japan's rapid modernization and its emergence as a major world power, as well as the impact of these developments on the rest of the Far East. The author also examines the role of Western imperialism in shaping the region's history, and the challenges faced by Korea and Japan in their efforts to assert their independence and national identity. The Mastery of the Far East is a comprehensive and insightful study that sheds light on one of the most important periods in the history of East Asia.1919. Illustrated. Brown, influential American clergyman, missionary and prolific author, who traveled throughout the world most notably in China and other Asian countries. The general idea of this book is that the Korean Peninsula is the strategic point in the mastery of the Far East. He describes the country and people, and then discusses the struggle between China and Japan for the possession of Korea, and its culmination in the China-Japan War; the diplomatic and military struggle between Russia and Japan for the coveted prize, and its culmination in the Russia-Japan War; the supremacy in the Far East that Japan won by her victory in that memorable conflict; the policies and methods of Japan in governing a subject people; the characteristics of Japan as the Imperial Power in Asia and a world-power of the first magnitude; and the place and influence of Christian missions as one of the most potent of the enlightening and reconstructive forces which are operating in the Far East and which hold the promise of a better world order.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.
