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Title:
Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan
Notes and Recollections by Monsignor Count Vay de Vaya and Luskod
Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan" by Péter Vay is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work combines travel narratives and observations made by the author during his extensive journeys across these empires, focusing on their people, rulers, and societal structures. It seeks to provide insights into the cultures and politics of these regions on the eve of significant historical upheaval, particularly in the context of the Russo-Japanese War. The opening portion of the text lays the groundwork for Vay's travels, introducing him as an observer who reflects on the political and social climates of the empires he visits. He expresses his aim to document his experiences, emphasizing the dynamism and complexity of the East compared to Western perceptions. Vay's journey begins with a visit to Peterhof, the summer residence of the Russian Tsar, where he illustrates the stark contrasts between the lifestyles of the Imperial family and the surrounding Russian populace. Through his narrative, the author sets the stage for exploring the historical and cultural richness of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan, while also indicating the tensions brewing within these societies during a critical transitional period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Vay, Péter, 1863-1948
EBook No.: 38508
Published: Jan 6, 2012
Downloads: 412
Language: English
Subject: Eastern question (Far East)
Subject: Asia -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan
Notes and Recollections by Monsignor Count Vay de Vaya and Luskod
Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Meredith Bach, Eric Skeet and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan" by Péter Vay is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work combines travel narratives and observations made by the author during his extensive journeys across these empires, focusing on their people, rulers, and societal structures. It seeks to provide insights into the cultures and politics of these regions on the eve of significant historical upheaval, particularly in the context of the Russo-Japanese War. The opening portion of the text lays the groundwork for Vay's travels, introducing him as an observer who reflects on the political and social climates of the empires he visits. He expresses his aim to document his experiences, emphasizing the dynamism and complexity of the East compared to Western perceptions. Vay's journey begins with a visit to Peterhof, the summer residence of the Russian Tsar, where he illustrates the stark contrasts between the lifestyles of the Imperial family and the surrounding Russian populace. Through his narrative, the author sets the stage for exploring the historical and cultural richness of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan, while also indicating the tensions brewing within these societies during a critical transitional period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Vay, Péter, 1863-1948
EBook No.: 38508
Published: Jan 6, 2012
Downloads: 412
Language: English
Subject: Eastern question (Far East)
Subject: Asia -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.