Japanese Students at Cambridge University in the Meiji Era, 1868-1912: Pioneers for the Modernization of Japan
Hardcover, 236 pages
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(Hardcover) CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY 800th ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION. This well-researched book was first written in Japanese by Noboru Koyama of the University Library and published in 1999. This fascinating case study focuses on the first Japanese graduate of Cambridge University, mathematician and academic Kikuchi Dairoku (1855-1917). Others who went on to distinguished careers include scholar-statesman Suematsu Kencho (1855-1920) and scholar-diplomat Inagaki Manjiro (1861-1908). This story, told for the first time in English, should interest all students of Meiji Japan. The book includes nine B/W images, introduction, preface, seven appendices, bibliography and an improved index. It is also available as a paperback on lulu.com and on amazon.com's marketplace. (KINDLE EDITION NOW ON AMAZON.COM)
"...[T]his is of interest to historians and Cambridge graduates alike." (Kansai Time Out, June 2006, p. 24)
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"Scholarly work with soul"
Ian C. Ruxton states that the purpose of his translation is threefold: "first, to promote Anglo-Japanese friendship; next,to enhance and increase mutual understanding between Japan and the United Kingdom; and lastly, to bind together even more closely...the University of Cambridge and the nation of Japan." I believe in this account Of the Japanese Students at Cambridge University in the Meiji Era, 1868-1912 that he has surpassed expectations.
From the moment I read Ian Ruxton's account of Kikuchi Dairoku's interaction with a Cambridge student named Brown, I was captivated by Ian Ruxton's writing style. Expecting a well written scholarly account of... More >
Ian C. Ruxton states that the purpose of his translation is threefold: "first, to promote Anglo-Japanese friendship; next,to enhance and increase mutual understanding between Japan and the United Kingdom; and lastly, to bind together even more closely...the University of Cambridge and the nation of Japan." I believe in this account Of the Japanese Students at Cambridge University in the Meiji Era, 1868-1912 that he has surpassed expectations.
From the moment I read Ian Ruxton's account of Kikuchi Dairoku's interaction with a Cambridge student named Brown, I was captivated by Ian Ruxton's writing style. Expecting a well written scholarly account of... More >
"another work of art"
One hardly knows where to begin when reviewing Ian Ruxton's scholarly work. This beautiful hard-cover edition will be a welcome (and more permanent) addition to the libraries of researchers the world over, and Mr. Ruxton can be counted on to produce excellent work, no matter what the subject is.
"Re: another work of art"
Thank you so much, Bonnie! Nice to renew an auld acquaintance ;-) Ian
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