Takashi Hara & Shigenobu Okuma 1881-1922 Waseda Giants Japan

by Yukio Ito

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Takashi Hara & Shigenobu Okuma 1881-1922 Waseda Giants Japan Key Features ✔ This comprehensive book explores the lives and political careers of two influential figures in modern Japanese history: Takashi Hara and Shigenobu Okuma. Covering the period from 1881 to 1922, it delves into their ideological differences, political strategies, and the complex relationship that shaped Japan’s political landscape during a transformative era. The author, Kyoto University Professor Yukio Ito, provides an in-depth analysis of their shared ambitions for party politics, their efforts to cooperate with Western powers, and the internal conflicts that led to their rivalry. The book also examines their responses to international crises, including the Russo-Japanese War and World War I, highlighting their contrasting visions for Japan’s future. ✔ Key features include detailed chapters on their early encounters, political development, and leadership during critical moments in Japanese history. The narrative traces how both figures aimed for a parliamentary style of governance inspired by Britain, yet their personal and political conflicts ultimately defined their legacies. This scholarly work offers valuable insights into the personalities, policies, and historical contexts that influenced Japan’s modernization. ✔Item Specifics: ✔ C:Brand: Kyoto University Press ✔ C:Title: Takashi Hara & Shigenobu Okuma 1881-1922 Waseda Giants Japan ✔ C:Condition: Like New (Never read) ✔ C:Language: Japanese ✔ C:P

• Publisher: Kyoto University Press
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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