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The Mikado's Empire: Book I, History of Japan, From 660 B.C. to 1872 A.D.; Book II, Personal Experiences, Observations, and Studies in Japa
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ISBN13: 9781021411129
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 660
Weight: 2.01
Height: 1.33 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
An in-depth exploration of Japanese history and culture, written by an American diplomat who lived in Japan during the Meiji era. Includes detailed accounts of Japanese customs, religion, art, and more.
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