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Japan: Its History, Traditions, and Religions 2 Volume Set: Japan: Its History, Traditions, and Religions - Volume 2 (Cambridge Library Collection - East and South-East Asian History) (in English)
Edward J. Reed (Author)
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Cambridge University Press
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Japan: Its History, Traditions, and Religions 2 Volume Set: Japan: Its History, Traditions, and Religions - Volume 2 (Cambridge Library Collection - East and South-East Asian History) (in English) - Edward J. Reed
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Synopsis "Japan: Its History, Traditions, and Religions 2 Volume Set: Japan: Its History, Traditions, and Religions - Volume 2 (Cambridge Library Collection - East and South-East Asian History) (in English)"
As Chief Constructor of the Royal Navy, Sir Edward Reed (1830–1906) oversaw the final move from wooden to ironclad ships. Upon resigning from the Navy in 1870 he designed warships for Germany, Chile, Brazil and Japan, and was invited to Japan in 1879 to advise its government on plans to strengthen its navy. Eleven years after the restoration of the monarchy, the country was embarking on a period of rapid industrial and military development. Published in 1880, and part history, part travel narrative, Reed's book gives a fascinating insight into Japan during a key period in her history and is an informal yet informed assessment of her people, customs, history and geography. Volume 2 is an account of Reed's travels, often in a rickshaw, around the country during his three-month stay. It includes his more personal observations, taken directly from his diary, of Japan's scenery, cities and people.
