Ishin h: 2

This book details the second phase of the 'Ishin' or Restoration, a period of rapid modernization and Westernization in Japan during the late 19th century. The book covers major events such as the establishment of a modern government, the introduction of a written constitution, and the building of railways and other infrastructure. The authors provide insight into the social, political, and economic changes that took place during this exciting, tumultuous time in Japanese history.

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