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Title:
Japan
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1867
Note: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Japan" by Aimé Humbert is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work primarily explores the rich culture, geography, and sociopolitical context of Japan, particularly its interactions with Western nations during a time of significant change. The author invites readers to understand the land and its people, detailing the influence of Portuguese and Dutch traders, and the broader implications of Japan’s gradual opening to foreign contacts. The opening of the book sets the stage for exploring Japan's allure and its historical isolation, which was maintained until the mid-19th century. Humbert describes the initial intrigue sparked by the arrival of Japanese delegations in the West and highlights the unique characteristics of the Japanese landscape and climate. The narrative details the natural beauty of Japan, the teeming life in its lush gardens and mountains, as well as its economic potential with unexploited resources. Furthermore, it outlines Japan's historical interactions with European powers, particularly focusing on trade relations with the Portuguese and Dutch, the introduction of Christianity, and the eventual shift in diplomatic relations, culminating in Commodore Perry's expeditions that forced Japan to open its doors to the outside world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Humbert, Aimé, 1819-1900
EBook No.: 31030
Published: Jan 20, 2010
Downloads: 302
Language: Dutch
Subject: Japan
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Japan
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1867
Note: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net/
Summary: "Japan" by Aimé Humbert is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work primarily explores the rich culture, geography, and sociopolitical context of Japan, particularly its interactions with Western nations during a time of significant change. The author invites readers to understand the land and its people, detailing the influence of Portuguese and Dutch traders, and the broader implications of Japan’s gradual opening to foreign contacts. The opening of the book sets the stage for exploring Japan's allure and its historical isolation, which was maintained until the mid-19th century. Humbert describes the initial intrigue sparked by the arrival of Japanese delegations in the West and highlights the unique characteristics of the Japanese landscape and climate. The narrative details the natural beauty of Japan, the teeming life in its lush gardens and mountains, as well as its economic potential with unexploited resources. Furthermore, it outlines Japan's historical interactions with European powers, particularly focusing on trade relations with the Portuguese and Dutch, the introduction of Christianity, and the eventual shift in diplomatic relations, culminating in Commodore Perry's expeditions that forced Japan to open its doors to the outside world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Humbert, Aimé, 1819-1900
EBook No.: 31030
Published: Jan 20, 2010
Downloads: 302
Language: Dutch
Subject: Japan
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.