02507cam a22003493u 4500 74624 UtSlPG 20260610134728.0 m cr n 260607r20241904utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05004260 UtSlPG en iso639-1 VA Jane, Fred T. (Frederick Thomas), 1865-1916 The Imperial Japanese Navy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier "Portions of some of the chapters have, in some form or other, appeared in the Engineer, Daily chronicle, Daily mail, Fortnightly review, Collier's weekly, or Forum."--Preface Release date is 2024-10-22 Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Imperial Japanese Navy" by Fred T. Jane is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution and development of the Japanese Navy from its ancient origins to the onset of the Russo-Japanese War, highlighting Japan's maritime prowess and strategic advancements. Jane aims to provide a comprehensive examination of the naval forces and the underlying factors that shaped Japan's naval strategy. The opening of the book delves into the early history of Japan, tracing its maritime activities back to the legends of its imperial founding. It narrates the myths surrounding Japan's past and outlines significant historical episodes, such as the naval engagements during the emergence of the Samurai and the rise of feudalism. Jane discusses the influence of foreign powers and the impact of internal strife, leading to Japan's eventual modernization and establishment of an Imperial Navy. This introduction lays the groundwork for understanding the complexity and significance of naval power in Japan's national identity and international relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: W. Thacker & Co., 1904 Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 -- Naval operations Japan. Kaigun https://archive.org/details/cu31924030895795 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74624 115349 115349