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The Mikado's Japan — compiled by D. J. M. Tate

The Mikado's Japan — compiled by D. J. M. Tate

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'The Mikado’s Japan', compiled by D. J. M. Tate, presents a richly illustrated view of nineteenth-century Japan through reports and illustrations from *The Illustrated London News* and other contemporary sources. Covering the period from Commodore Matthew Perry’s arrival in 1853 to the promulgation of the Meiji Constitution in 1889, it documents Japan’s transformation as it opened to the outside world and underwent rapid political and social change. Featuring historical engravings, maps and sketches, the book offers a visual record of Japan during a pivotal period in its history.

Condition

Good condition, as pictured

Filed under: Eastern Art