The Empire of the East by Helen Barrett Montgomery
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About this eBook
| Author | Montgomery, Helen Barrett, 1861-1934 |
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| LoC No. | 47042545 |
| Title | The Empire of the East |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Empire of the East" by Helen Barrett Montgomery is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to present a comprehensive overview of Japan, exploring the evolution of Japanese culture, society, and its transformation through contact with Western influences, while attempting to correct misconceptions about the nation. Rather than focusing on political intricacies, Montgomery emphasizes Japan’s art, morality, customs, and the nation's intrinsic values. At the start of the work, Montgomery reflects on the widespread misunderstandings about Japan among Westerners and expresses her intent to share a clearer perspective of the country and its people. She critiques many existing literature on Japan for being superficial or biased, and she sets out to describe Japan through a focused lens on its culture, religion, and societal norms. By recounting early European interactions with Japan, particularly highlighting the initial acceptance of Christianity and foreign influence, Montgomery lays the groundwork for understanding the complexities of Japan's historical relations with the West. This opening also hints at how Japan has artfully blended its rich historical roots with aspects of modernity, illustrating the perseverance of its traditional values amidst change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Japan -- Civilization |
| Subject | Japan -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28690 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 126 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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