Publisher's Synopsis
The Mikado: Institution and Person is a comprehensive study of the internal political forces of Japan, written by William Elliot Griffis. The book delves into the history and significance of the Mikado, the emperor of Japan, and the role they played in shaping the country's political landscape. Griffis examines the various institutions and customs that have influenced Japanese politics, including the Shogunate, the Samurai class, and the Meiji Restoration. He also explores the social and cultural factors that have shaped the Japanese people's attitudes towards authority and government. The book provides a detailed analysis of the political forces that have shaped Japan's past and present, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese history or politics.1915. The author, William Elliot Griffis, is the only American living that has made the interior of Japan his residence and has seen the feudal system there in operation. The history of Mutsuhito, Man of Peace, who reigned during the era of Enlightened Government. At the time of his birth in 1852, Japan was an isolated, pre-industrial, feudal country dominated by the Tokugawa Shogunate and the Daimyo, who ruled over the country's more than 250 decentralized domains. By the time of his death in 1912, Japan had undergone a political, social, and industrial revolution at home and emerged as one of the great powers on the world stage. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
