The Constitutional Development of Japan 1853-1881 / Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science, Ninth Series

Name: The Constitutional Development of Japan 1853-1881 / Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science, Ninth Series
Author: T. Iyenaga

By T. Iyenaga

Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

History - Modern (1750+)History - Other History - Religious

About This Book

The work traces the emergence of a constitutional movement that began with external pressure from Western powers and proceeded through the collapse of the shogunal order, the restoration of centralized imperial authority, and the abolition of feudal domains. It examines the formation of new governing bodies and early representative assemblies, landmark legal proclamations, and debates among leaders over reform. The narrative connects political change to wider social transformations—railways, telegraphy, newspapers, schooling, legal and religious reform—and argues that these institutional and economic developments shaped readiness for representative government.

About the Author

T. Iyenaga

T. Iyenaga was a notable scholar and author whose work focused on Japanese history and its interactions with the West. He is best known for his influential writings, including "Japan and the California Problem," which addresses the complexities of Japanese immigration and its socio-political implications in California. Additionally, his book "The Constitutional Development of Japan 1853-1881" provides a detailed examination of Japan's political evolution during a critical period of modernization. Through his scholarly contributions, Iyenaga has played a significant role in enhancing the understanding of Japan's historical context and its development in the global arena.