The Mikado's Empire V1, Book 1

The Mikado's Empire V1, Book 1: History of Japan from 660 B.C. to 1872 is a comprehensive historical account of Japan written by William Elliot Griffis. The book covers the period from the mythical origins of Japan in 660 B.C. to the Meiji Restoration and the subsequent modernization of the country in 1872. The author provides a detailed narrative of the major events, personalities, and cultural developments that shaped Japan's history, including the rise of the samurai class, the influence of Confucianism and Buddhism, the arrival of Western traders and missionaries, and Japan's emergence as a major world power in the late 19th century. The book is richly illustrated with maps, photographs, and other visual aids, and is written in a clear and engaging style that makes it accessible to both scholars and general readers. Overall, The Mikado's Empire V1, Book 1 is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Japan and its cultural heritage.In Two Volumes.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.