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100 1 _aClement, Ernest W.
_q(Ernest Wilson),
_d1860-1941
245 1 2 _aA Handbook of Modern Japan
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-05-04
508 _aMFR, Heather McNamara and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Handbook of Modern Japan" by Ernest W. Clement is a comprehensive account of Japan's transformation into a modern world power, written in the early 20th century. The work seeks to portray Japan as it exists in the present while acknowledging its rich historical context. Covering various aspects of Japanese society, politics, economy, and culture, it serves as a valuable resource for both specialists seeking detailed insights and general readers looking for a broad understanding of modern Japan. The opening of this handbook sets the stage for an exploration of Japan's geography, emphasizing its positioning between major nations and its historical connections with the United States. It outlines how Japan's insular nature has cultivated its unique identity and relationship with neighboring countries in Asia. As the chapter delves into physical geography, the author discusses the country's mountainous features, climate diversity, and extensive coastlines, which contribute to Japan's agricultural and industrial prospects while also highlighting the country's vulnerability to natural disasters. This foundational knowledge allows readers to appreciate the intricate developments that have marked Japan's journey into modernity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJapan
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65253
999 _c106076
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