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The Great Empire of the Pacific and Japan’s Rise
An American perspective on Japan since 1853 outlines its rapid transformation into a major world power. It questions naval strength, banking, trade, voter qualifications, regency role, foreign laws, women's rights, friction with the U S, Japanese populations abroad, Hawaii and Philippines demographics, California legislation, and cultural shifts including horoscopes and social customs. The piece invites readers to consider Japan’s modernization and its global implications.
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Commodore Perry
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